LPN or Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician - Sleep Medicine Clinic
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastestgrowing notforprofit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Starting Rate: $15 $29.50** experience credit added to wage **Union Position:
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Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse advanced practice provider or physician.The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration predefined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multiskilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.
Job Description
LPN: Ensures the health comfort and safety of patients. Documents a thorough medical history from patient. Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered. Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed. Counseling patients and family members under the direction of a registered nurse on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
MA: The MA in the ambulatory care setting collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider. Participates in the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals; and following through on the patients plan of care under the direction of the provider. Communicates the providers written instructions for care to the patient or caregiver by transmission of specifically defined information. Will participate in care for patients across the lifespan in all phases of preventative care health maintenance treatment and followup as patients move in and out of care settings. Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine. A sampling of the specialized clinical duties performed includes but is not limited to obtaining vital signs preparing patients for examinations observing and reporting patients signs or symptoms and performing point of care testing.
PCT: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: height weight blood pressure visual acuity color vision screening drug screens point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks. Patient Care Technicians have knowledge of and utilize appropriate agerelated patient care and cultural diversity relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics. Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms. Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed. Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care. Must be selfmotivated independent and able to work well with team members. Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
LPN: Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
If position requires IV therapy/management skills the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
MA: Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
Certification (CMA) obtained through a nationally approved certification program for medical assistant including but not limited to: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National HealthCareer Association (NHA) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) etc.
Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable.
Additional state requirements include: North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing. If the incumbent does not already hold their registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing at time of hire they will be granted 4 months to obtain registration. All medication administration performed by the incumbent prior to obtaining the MAIII must be supervised by a licensed nurse. Additionally must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire.
MAs working within Minnesota (MN) Iowa (IA) South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Recertification as required.
PCT: High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred but not required.
Minimum of six months experience preferred. Experience in a clinic setting preferred. Knowledge of healthcare anatomy physiology medical terminology and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Employment Type
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