Hennepin Healthcare is hiring for our Internal Medicine Clinic in downtown Minneapolis. This role can be filled at the one of these levels: Clinical Associate, Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse (4-5 days/week, 8 hour shifts). These benefit-eligible roles are union represented and primarily work day shift. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and advancement./This position is currently Monday-Friday day hours but may expand to include evenings and weekends as we grow./

　　A sign-on bonus is available for eligible external MA or LPN candidates (current employees and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible). The sign-on bonus amount is $1,500 for uncertified Medical Assistants and $3,000 for Medical Assistants who are certified/registered through the AAMA, AMT, or NHA.

　　SUMMARY

　　Clinical Associate - *Under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Manager/ Clinic Nurse Supervisor, charge nurse, and/or their delegates, the Clinical Associate performs basic direct patient care tasks and clinic support functions.*Medical Assistant -Under the direction/ delegation of a physician(s) or other clinical care team members, the Medical Assistant contributes to the health and well-being of patients by providing quality and competent patient & family centered care/ services that meet HCMC and departmental standards.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES - Clinical Associate

　　Rooms patients and obtains and documents vital signs, weight, height, head circumference (infants), and hearing and vision screeningsPrepares exam rooms for patients and sets up rooms for basic proceduresCleans and/or sterilizes equipment to support infection control and OSHA standardsStocks and organizes clinic suppliesTransports patients to and from testsAssists patients to transportation as neededCommunicates observations and measurements outside of norm to RN or providerLabels and delivers tissue and fluid samplesInitiates emergency response for medical emergencies and safety risksPerforms point of care testing, such as glucometer testingAssists families with screening forms, such as developmental screenAnswers the phones, performs data entry, and greets patientsSimple appointment scheduling and limited registration tasksRuns reportsSupports population health activities if appropriate, which may include outreach calls or care coordinationOther duties as assigned*RESPONSIBILITIES – Medical Assistant *

　　Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers including: administer medications, injections, and immunizations, spirometry, tympanometry, apply minor dressings and splints, connect patients to portable monitors e.g. pulse oximetry, nebulization, glucose monitoring, and urethral catheterization and other clinical duties as delegated within the Medical Assistant scope of practiceSet up for and provide direct assistance to physicians and other licensed care providers with medical examinations and procedures including: colposcopy, flex sigmoidoscopy, minor surgeryPerform specimen collection including: blood draws, sputum samples and urine samples.Perform hearing and vision screens and developmental testingReview patient information as required by the rooming process and competently enter information into the patient medical recordPerform basic patient care activities including: place patients in rooms, take and chart vital signsPerforms other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS - Clinical Associate

　　Minimum Education / Work Experience

　　High school diploma or equivalentLicense/ Certifications

　　Active BLS/CPR certification, or obtained within 3 months of hireKnowledge / Skills / Abilities

　　Ability to learn specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standardsAbility to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient populationAbility to prioritize, organize, and communicate with team membersAbility to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written informationAbility to follow instructions and perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, customer service, etcPreferred Qualifications

　　Direct patient care experience (such as EMT, Nursing Assistant)Post high-school education in healthcare, biology, or related fieldBilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients*QUALIFICATIONS – Medical Assistant *

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Diploma or Associate’s Degree from an AAMA or AMT accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes a clinical externship or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, as evidenced through educational transcripts.Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record Possesses active certification/registration by the AAMA, AMT, or NHCA at time of hire.Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

　　Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HCMC standardsKnowledge of medical terminologyAbility to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and/ or schedule patientsAbility to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient populationAbility to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staffLicense/Certifications:

　　Credentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHCA within 13 (thirteen) months of employment.Must have and maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification or the ability to obtain this within the first three months of employment.Title: Clinical Associate or Medical Assistant - Dermatology Clinic (Hiring Incentive)

　　Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

　　Requisition ID: 240089