Medical Assistant / LPN - Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Company: Children's Hospital
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
About Children's Minnesota
Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems
in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to
provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through
young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since
1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout
the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care
clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.
As The Kids Experts--- in our region, Children's Minnesota is
regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's
hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and
Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Department Overview
We believe our well coordinated clinical care contributes to our
outcomes that are among the best in the country. Work as part of
team that includes Hematology-Oncology physicians, nurse
practitioners, physician assistants, nursing, social work, physical
therapy, child life and clinic assistants. The Hematology-Oncology
department at Children's of Minnesota provides care for children of
all ages with all types of malignancies including brain tumors,
solid tumors, and leukemia; and blood disorders such as sickle cell
disease, bleeding disorders, and anemia. As the largest provider of
services for children with cancer and bleeding disorders in the
region, the Hematology/Oncology program focuses on providing
well-coordinated knowledge-driven clinical care. We participate in
national and international research and are leaders in research on
supportive care and quality of life for children with cancer and
bleeding disorders.
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant role will provide professional
family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents as
delegated by a provider or RN which may include the following
duties:
* Escort patients to exam room and appropriately document
information.
* Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by
a clinician.
* Perform and assist with procedures and treatments as directed by
clinician, such as; administering hearing/vision tests, rapid strep
testing, nebulizer treatments and urine catheterizations.
* Perform laboratory specimen collection and processing to ensure
the accurate and appropriate performance of patient testing while
maintaining patient dignity, comfort and confidentiality.
* Maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all relevant laws,
regulations and policies, procedures and standards.
Medical Assistant
Required:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or LPN program.
Preferred:
* 1 year experience in a clinic setting or completion of Medical
Assistant externship at a Children's Minnesota Clinic.
* Pediatric experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills (if required by clinic
site).
License/Certifications:
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides support to providers in
the delivery of timely, high-quality patient care services in a
clinic environment. The clinical service functions include initial
data collection, assisting providers with rooming, check in and
scheduling of appointments. The LPN also assists patients with
prescription management, patient registration, answering patient
concerns and maintaining outpatient medical records. The LPN may
also serve as the clinical Lead. Individuals in this role will work
in an outpatient clinic setting.
Qualifications
License/Certification/Registration required? Yes
*BLS certified
*LPNMNBN
Education:
*High school diploma or equivalent required
*Associates or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved
LPN program required
Experience:
*1-2 years clinic LPN experience preferred
Physical Demands
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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an
occupational health assessment, drug screen, background
investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9,
Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires
proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine
preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children's Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment
Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet
Employer.
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