Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Saint Paul, MN

Planned Parenthood North Central States

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Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Saint Paul MN

Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position is $20-$25 per hour (MA) or $24-$28 per hour (LPN) depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including relevant work experience the skills required for the role internal equity market competitiveness and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees.
Schedule: Full-time 32 hours per week
Shift times: 4 shifts per week start times as early as 7:45am end times as late as 5:30pm.
Location: Saint Paul Health Center (671 Vandalia St St Paul MN 55114)
Job type: Hourly/Non-exempt
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
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Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision of the Health Center Manager the MA or LPN performs routine clinic duties associated with a reproductive health program within the scope of their training certification or licensure. They are responsible for providing the highest level of customer service and patient care as well as supporting the operations of the health center. Some of the responsibilities include conducting patient history review performing & processing labs providing contraceptive supplies and unbiased education. They will also help with inventory and assist our Clinicians when needed. They are advocates in implementing our mission of Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all. They may perform other related duties to support health center operations as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• NICE HEALTHCARE. A free virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs free x-rays and physical tests live virtual physical therapy 550 free medications and more!
• HealthiestYou Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcares network. (ND and SD)
• Proximal Health Helps members access high quality cost-effective providers for certain services and offers $1500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match 50% for the first 6% deferred
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote.
• Employee discounts for electronics appliances hotels gift cards apparel cars fitness memberships groceries and at Office Depot Verizon AT&T Dell & more.

We also offer:

• Start date flexibility.
• Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions & flexibility with hours per week during training. Training includes classroom mock clinic and shadowing shifts.
• Shift differentials:
  • $1.50/hour (weekend) $3.00/hour (evening) $4.00/hour (float/travel) $2.00/hour (Bilingual) and $3.00/hour (ultrasound)
• Travel reimbursement.
• Schedules created & sent out 6 weeks in advance.
• Option of picking up additional shifts including at other locations other than your home clinic.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant (MA)
  • Completion of a Medical Assisting diploma program or Associate degree in Medical Assisting or current EMT/Paramedic licensure or six months experience as an HCA II at PPNCS
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers
  • High School diploma or equivalent
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Active LPN license in state you are applying for the role
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Interview and screen patients conduct patient history review document in electronic medical record and prepare patients for examinations/procedures. Monitor patient vital signs.
• Perform routine laboratory tests including venipuncture. Communicate lab test results to clinician.
• Process receipt of incoming lab results.
• Set up exam rooms and prepare patients for their clinical visits.
• Provide factual patient education. Provide additional education after clinician or RN assessment. Including explanations of all FDA approved birth control methods. Provide unbiased specific instruction on the clients selected birth control method.
• Assist clinician as needed.
• Provide contraceptive supplies medications including injectables perform venipuncture and manage patients with medical emergencies per PPNCS protocols under direct supervision of licensed nurse practitioner physicians assistant physician or registered nurse.
• Assure inventory control of clinic and contraceptive supplies including ordering stocking inventory reconciliation and tracking.
• Communicate PPNCS protocols policy and procedures to clinicians and staff as appropriate. Assure clinic manuals are up to date (e.g. clinic lab safety).
• Provide factual unbiased information to patients seeking abortion.
• Describe the difference between medication and surgical abortion.
• Inform patients in a non-directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and make a referral for service based on the patients needs.
• All health center staff are expected to participate in the onboarding of new employees and supporting the cross-training of established employees.
• Follow all laws regarding mandatory reporting.
• Participate in team approach to patient care working cooperatively with others to achieve productivity standards and exceptional customer service.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Planned Parenthood policies and procedures and apply these to patient and clinic services.
• Collaborate with and provide coverage as needed at health centers in assigned neighborhoods.

• As appropriate assist the physician with surgical procedures monitor patient stability and perform macroscopic exam of tissue post-surgery.
• Perform ultrasound medical services in accordance with Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&G).
• Supervise and observe patients post procedure recovery.
• Comply with all laws governing services.
• Comply with all policies procedures rules and applicable laws and regulations governing abortion and other care services.

Immunization Requirements:

• Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers
• Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Chicken Pox vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Tetanus shot documentation
• Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months

About Us:

At PPNCS we believe all people deserve the right the freedom and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier more meaningful life. Thats why we protect promote and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy care and respect. We are looking for passionate dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission.

When you work for Planned Parenthood you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed sex gender identity or gender expression national origin age veteran status marital status religion sexual orientation size disability socioeconomic status or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*

This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit and depending on state law requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.