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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(tm) 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.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant / Licensed Practical Nurse 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.

MA Qualifications:

Required:
*High school diploma or equivalent.
*Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR completion of an LPN or RN 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.

LPN 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.