What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/CMA/RMA/EMT/LPN - Urgent Care position at HealthPartners?
Job Description
Position Summary
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Partnership is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members with both internal and external partners. Carry out patient care tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians, APPs or other health care personnel following the Care Model Process.
Position Responsibilities
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TEAMWORK:
This schedule consists of 9-hour and 12-hour shifts and every 3rd weekend.
Education/Experience
Required Qualifications:
Riverway offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
About Us
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re an integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Position Summary
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Partnership is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members with both internal and external partners. Carry out patient care tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians, APPs or other health care personnel following the Care Model Process.
Position Responsibilities
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Conducts pre-visit planning, visit process, and other Care Model Process workflows.
- Performs accurate and timely charting to support patient care and service.
- Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.
- Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
- Accurately document observations, actions and patient outcomes in EMR.
- Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and pend orders appropriately.
- Stocks and cleans examination rooms between patients and at end of session.
- Sterilizes/cleans equipment and instruments.
- Monitors and requests supplies (or communicates to appropriate staff member) to ensure proper inventory and avoid interruption in service.
- Complies with applicable legislation such as OSHA and infection control standards.
- Assists in orientation and training of new personnel as assigned to ensure established procedures are clearly understood and followed.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Participates actively in self-development and educational activities.
- Complies with Code of Conduct and all policies, procedures and standing orders.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, holding themselves accountable.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TEAMWORK:
- Greet patients with a warm welcome and completes interactions with a warm closure.
- Collaborate in patient care hand-offs insuring patient comfort and safety and continuity of care.
- Patient Advocacy: Assure patients’ rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
- Respect, embrace and value diversity
- Project a professional image through appearance, positive attitude and constructive interactions.
- Honor patient choices/family rights
- Identify and work to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner using Healthy Workplace 1:1 Communication.
- Focus on solving the problem -- not blaming.
- Effectively share job knowledge with new employees.
- Place team goals above own interests.
- Identifies and reports environmental, equipment or patient care risks to supervisor. Corrects and appropriate and completes incident report when indicated.
- Participates in and supports:
- Corporate Integrity Program
- Cooperation with internal investigations
- Good faith reporting of compliance concerns
- Participation in education and training
- Compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Expectations for attendance and is in attendance at scheduled time.
- Utilization of resources, time and materials efficiently
This schedule consists of 9-hour and 12-hour shifts and every 3rd weekend.
Education/Experience
Required Qualifications:
- LPN (Current MN License), or
- CMA Current AAMA Certificate, or
- RMA Current AMT Certificate, or
- Medical Assistant Non Certified-completion of an accredited medical assistant program (Ex: CAAHEP, ABHES), or
- Graduate of an accredited EMT program and current EMT license.
- CPR Certification required and maintained
- Organizes effectively.
- Establishes priorities.
- Understands regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish safe working conditions.
- Ability to maintain records, write reports and respond to correspondence.
- Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
- Maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to work quickly under pressure.
- Works productively as a team player.
Riverway offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
About Us
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re an integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.