What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/LPN Podiatry - Le Sueur position at RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER?
Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities to assist providers and nursing personnel. Facilitates patient/physician/provider communication and coordination of care.
Job Functions
- Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR.
- Administers prescribed medications/vaccines and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certifications/licensure.
- Prepares equipment and assists provers during examination, testing, and treatment of patients.
- Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at end of the day.
- Assists in maintaining stocked supplies and sterilizes instruments/exam rooms.
- Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary.
- Assists with patient education.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- Graduate from Medical Assisting Program or School of Practical Nursing
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
- Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team
- Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
License/Certifications
- Current LPN Licensure or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (New grad's will have 1-year to become certified/licensed in order to maintain employment)
- Current CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications
- EMR experience
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Compensation
Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits
Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.
This position will support Le Sueur Podiatry on Wednesdays.