What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/Medical Assistant - Mesaba Clinic position at Fairview Range?
Fairview Range is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant to join our primary care team at the Fairview Mesaba Clinic in Mountain Iron, MN. We provide high quality health care for the entire family from newborn to geriatric, with the full range of primary and specialty care services. With clinics located in Hibbing, Mountain Iron, and Nashwauk, we provide convenient and easy access to our care services. Through our relationship with M Health Fairview, your local primary care provider can extend direct access to the physician specialists and advanced services offered by University of Minnesota Physicians to you and your family.
The LPN/MA serves as a clinical and organizational resource to the Clinic Providers and Support Services in coordinating the delivery of nursing care. This position will be primarily based in Mountain Iron, but may provide coverage in Nashwauk and Hibbing as needed. This position is 72-80 hours per two weeks, 8-hour Day/Evening shifts and weekends as needed.
Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.
About this facility:
- Access to 60 service lines
- Primary care includes over 20 providers and more than 50 support staff that see patients in Hibbing, Mt. Iron, and Nashwauk.
- Care team includes Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, RN Care Coordinators, RNs, LPNs, MAs, Patient Access Coordinators.
- Hospital-based clinic system
Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, MA
- Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exhibits excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize patient care needs.
- Capable of functioning under pressure and in stressful situations.
- Gives, receives and analyzes information, articulates goals and action plans. Demonstrates ability to make sound decisions, function independently and prioritize patient care needs.
- Current Minnesota LPN Licensure or current Minnesota MA Certification (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Current BLS certification or attends BLS class within six months of employment, and maintains certification.
- Previous nursing experience preferred.