LPN, CMA
Bluestone Physician Services’ unique, robust model of care goes beyond primary care services. Our model is tailored to patients living with multiple chronic conditions and disabilities. Bluestone recognizes that patients need a customized approach to care that is preventative, proactive and includes all members of the care team. Medical providers, nurses and social workers collaborate with patients’ other healthcare providers and families.
Our Care Model delivers customized care that is preventive, proactive, and includes all members of the care team, patients and their families. Our patients experience 21% less ER visits, 36% less hospitalization and 41% less hospital re-admissions compared to patients with similar conditions and complexities.
Bluestone has locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Florida and uses a mobile clinic approach to provide care to patients within Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Group Home Facilities.
At Bluestone, our employees are our most valuable asset. We know our success is only possible through the hard work and dedication of each of our employees.
Bluestone has been named to the Star Tribune's Top Workplace list every year since 2013! Bluestone also achieved Top Workplace USA!
Position Overview:
We are seeking a professional, self-motivated Clinical Assistant (LPN or CMA) to join our team that delivers primary care services to members within the comfort of their own home. A Clinical Assistant is an essential care team member in our unique care model, which focuses on providing comprehensive healthcare to patients in senior living communities. Working alongside our healthcare providers, a Clinical Assistant’s duties include pre-visit planning and chart preparation, conducting patient screenings, reconciling medications, maintaining accurate patient charts, and performing minor procedures under provider supervision.
The Clinical Assistant provides collaborative nursing support working alongside a provider team traveling to senior living communities near Savage, MN (Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Apple Valley, MN & Surrounding Areas)
Full time hybrid position, day shift hours, no evenings, weekends or holidays. Hours are 8am to 5pm Monday thru Thursday & 8am to 3pm on Fridays. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday are in the field patient-facing. Thursday & Friday remote (work from home).
Responsibilities:
- Foster positive relationships with patients, families, and community staff members.
- Pre-visit planning such as chart prepping, reviewing patient records, and following up on previous orders since the last visit.
- Perform screenings for depression and cognitive function as part of Annual Wellness Visits.
- Ensure medical records are updated accurately during and between visits.
- Medication reconciliation.
- Setting up e-prescriptions and orders under provider supervision.
- Performing minor procedures under provider supervision, such as ear lavages, swabbing, and immunizations.
- Monitor and respond to portal messages.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification/Experience
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required or
- Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or CCMA)
- 1-2 year’s experience working in a clinical setting preferred
- Experience working in geriatrics preferred
- Valid driver's license required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of patient care notes
- Ability to assist providers and facilitate an efficient, organized clinical flow
- Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure
- Detail oriented and accurate
- Ability to deal with change and ambiguity
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable navigating electronic medical record systems and working with patient care notes
- Computer proficient, 45+ WPM typing
- Demonstrated compatibility with Bluestone’s mission and operating philosophies
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Bluestone Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Materials Insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement plan with 4% matching contributions
- Eight paid holidays for office closures plus two floating holidays
- Three weeks (15 Days) Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Mileage reimbursement program for field employees
- Company sponsored cell phone, laptop and scrubs
- Regular business hours
