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Clinical Assistant - LPN or CMA - Casual

Mille Lacs Health System

#CMA #Medical Records #BLS #LPN #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Medical Terminology #Healthcare #Vaccination

Quick overview

The Clinical Assistant provides direct patient support including rooming, medication administration, and performing diagnostic tests like phlebotomy and EKGs. They also handle clerical tasks such as scheduling, insurance verification, and coordinating patient referrals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a BLS certification and either a Minnesota practical nursing license or a certification/registration from an accrediting body like AAMA or ARMA. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of medical terminology and equipment are required.

professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsMedication AdministrationOrganizationPrioritizationBLS CertificationPhlebotomyMedical TerminologyAppointment SchedulingClinical DocumentationInsurance VerificationElectronic Medical RecordsEKGPatient ReferralsPatient RoomingVaccinationPrior Authorization

Job description

This position may be assigned or rotate between any or all of the Mille Lacs Health System clinics This is a casual position with hours scheduled as needed and not guaranteed Summary Clinical Assistants (CA) are multi skilled to provide support for clinic operations within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of the clinic Manager.
CA's have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of clients from infant/child through geriatrics.
Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members.
Must have knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment/supplies, medication dosing, storage, and administration.
Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Duties for Clinical Assistant Rooming of clients which includes but is not limited to: height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, and performs and fully completes all documentation in the medical records for nurse visits, patient encounters and medication refills.
Administration and documentation of oral and injectable medications and vaccinations.
Accurate preparation and routing of electronic and faxed medication refill requests.
Reception/Clerical task which include but is not limited to: Scheduling appointments, verification of insurance, checking in for appointments, coordinating patient referrals, coordinate insurance medication prior authorizations, ordering of supplies and equipment and restocking of supplies and accurate documentation of phone calls and patient care.
Proper storage, handling and administration of vaccines.
Be able to determine vaccines appropriate for patient based on past vaccine records, age and the CDC and MDH vaccine schedules.
Perform and document Phlebotomy, EKGs and waived lab testing.
Assist the Physician/PA/CNP with continuance of patient care by coordinating diagnostic testing and referrals to inside and outside providers.
Data Collection for Quality initiatives.
Serve on various committees and task forces as assigned.
Willing to train and provided a productive learning environment for students, externs and new staff.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Savings Account

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Discounts

Scholarships Programs

Service And Pharmacy Discounts

Clinical Assistant - LPN or CMA - Casual

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