What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/LPN Dermatology (Chaska) position at Ridgeview Medical Center?
Purpose of Job
This casual position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities to assist providers and nursing personnel in a specialty clinic. Facilitates patient/physician/provider communication and coordination of care.
Job Functions
- Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR.
- Supports physicians in documentation of patient's visit by entering physician's dictation into the EMR system during the patient's visit.
- Administers prescribed medications/vaccines and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certification/licensure.
- Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients.
- Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day.
- Performs specialty procedures/tests as directed by the Physician
- Helps maintain stocked supplies and sterilizes instruments/exam room.
- Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary.
- Provides patient education.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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 communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment
- 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 respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team
- Capable of making independent decision with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- Graduation from Medical Assisting program or School of Practical Nursing
License/Certifications
- Current LPN Licensure or Certified Medical Assistance (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (new graduates will have 1 year to become certified/licensed in order to maintain employment)
- Current CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications
- EMR Experience
Physical Demands
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
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.
Ridgeview Medical Center will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, or any other category that may be protected by law.