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Medical Assistant/LPN

Ridgeview Medical Center
United States, Minnesota, Arlington
601 West Chandler Street (Show on map)
Jun 20, 2025
Purpose of Job This position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care related activities including assisting the providers and performing a variety of diagnostic Lab procedures according to established policies and procedures. Job Functions When performing nursing support functions Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certification/licensure Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary Assists with patient education Performs other duties as assigned When performing Lab functions Maintains stocked supplies and inventory Sterilizes instruments, exam rooms and equipment Performs testing procedures as required Prepares procedure room/area and instructs patients Troubleshoots and maintains equipment Completes daily QA/QC procedures and provides maintenance/adjustments to equipment Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Education/Work Experience/License/Certifications Graduation from Medical Assisting program or School of Practical Nursing Graduate of clinical laboratory program and/or ability to display and complete job competencies Current LPN Licensure or Medical Assistant (MA) or Registered Assistant (RMA) Current CPR certification Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities Ability to multi-task Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications Ability to work autonomously and as a team Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above Knowledge/Skills/Abilities when performing Lab functions Ability to troubleshoot problems with lab testing, equipment, patient samples, and kits Skill in performing quality control and maintaining records Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems Preferred Qualifications EMR experience Previous lab experience Link to Employee Health Physical Demands Compensation Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials. Benefits Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.