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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic Nurse (LPN)/ Medical Assistant for our Sheffield Family Medicine Clinic.

As a Clinic Nurse (LPN)/ Medical Assistant at MercyOne you will provide quality patient care and is a patient advocate.

• Escorts patients to exam rooms. Obtains and documents data to include but not limited to chief complaint allergies vital signs pain level medication history and fall risk. Obtains and reviews basic health history information. Anticipates and prepares exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit. Assists with exam/procedures as requested.
• Assists in scheduling patient for office appointments lab/diagnostic tests/ written test preparation handout with patient and documents in medical record. Refers patient to provider/registered nurse if education is required.
• Completes charge ticket/submits charges in an electronic health record to include and obtain the diagnosis from the provider identifying and initialing all billable supplies and services. Obtains ABN per e-LMRP as necessary.
• Utilizes proper procedure for administering medications and treatments with emphasis on patient safety. Documents administration of medications.
• Maintains competency in administering medications via the following routines: IM SQ ID oral inhalation ocular optic topical sublinqual and nasal.
• Documents notification/follow-up of phone messages under direct supervision of a provider.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers medical staff and personnel of other departments and assists customers as necessary .
• Assists in cost containment by maintaining an adequate quantity of supplies in work- stations and exam/procedure rooms(lab and x-ray also if applicable).

Schedule:

• Full time

• Days M-F 8a-5p

General Requirements:

• A minimum of six months work experience in a health care facility performing duties relating to patient care is preferred.
• Additional experience involving computer knowledge.

Educational Requirements:

• LPN

  • Graduate of a school of nursing is required.
  • A current Iowa License as a Practical Nurse is required. A current Minnesota License as a Practical Nurse may be required based on Department needs. Minnesota license must be current before working in a Minnesota location.

  Medical Assistant

  • Graduate of an approved school for medical assistant required. 2. Credentialed as a medical assistant is required. (CMA RMA NCMA)