Job Description
Building Location: Essentia Health Staples Clinic and Pharmacy
Department: 4341800 FAMILY PRACTICE - STAP
Job Description: Join Essentia's accomplished team in Staples, MN!
Education Qualifications: This position will support our
Staples Clinic Team (RNs, Physicians, and other providers). You will provide direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.
As a
Clinical Assistant , you will be responsible for:
- Patient Care and Monitoring: Perform routine assessments such as measuring vital signs, recording patient histories, and observing symptoms to assist in diagnosing and monitoring patient health.
- Assisting with Procedures: Support physicians and nurse practitioners during examinations and minor procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring proper infection control.
- Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications, including injections and oral drugs, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans, and assist in coordinating follow-up appointments and referrals.
- Patient Intake and Preparation: Conduct initial patient intake processes, including gathering medical histories, updating personal information, and preparing patients for examination or diagnostic testing.
As a
Clinic Care Tech, you will be responsible for:
- Supports and assists providers and clinical staff with administrative and select patient care tasks
- Supports patient scheduling and work queue needs as assigned
- Follows up on no-shows and works with providers to review and approve add-ons
- Greets patients, supports virtual visits, completes identification verification, height, weight and obtains vitals
- Chaperones exams as needed
- Administers questionnaires and documents in electronic medical record
- May perform limited patient care tasks based on training
- Processes incoming mail, scans, copies, and faxes as needed, prints and updates forms, answers internal phone calls, and may place office supply orders
Licensure/Certification Qualifications: - Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.
Clinical Assistant Qualifications: You must have ONE of the following: - Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, with certification required within one year of hire (must pass certification within two attempts)
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the relevant state
Clinical Assistant Wage Range: $21.49 - $32.24
The Clinic Care Tech Role, has NO educational/certification requirements. Clinic Care Tech Wage Range: $15.79 - $23.69
FTE: 0.7
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time: 7:30 - 5:00PM
Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No
Call Obligation: No
Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $21.49 - $32.24
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Job Tags
Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,