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Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant Definition: Responsible for performing health screening activities and assisting with patient education under the direction of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician. Provides laboratory assistance in routine laboratory work-ups, follow up, and recording results. Provides clerical and administrative assistance as needed. Duties Assists the ARNP or Physician as directed; prepares patient for examination; takes initial and annual health histories with ARNP or Physician review; checks weight, height, blood pressure; performs dip-stick urinalysis, hemoglobin, venipuncture, and pregnancy tests; distributes medication as directed; assists with patient education as directed. Provides Depo Provera injections as directed by MD and/or ARNP. Records laboratory testing done and laboratory results received; assists with laboratory follow-up as directed by the ARNP or Physician. Assists with pap follow-ups and referrals. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment in examination rooms with special consideration to cleanliness; disinfects exam room surfaces following clinic sessions. Conducts contraceptive and drug inventories as directed; completes monthly inventory reports and restocks clinic supplies as needed. Maintains patient medical records as appropriate, including documenting medical records received from other facilities as well as copying and sending records to other facilities as requested. Performs quarterly chart audits as directed. Performs varied medical and clerical duties as directed. Performs general office reception duties when required. Performs other medical and/or administrative duties associated with assisting the professional staff and administrative staff as directed. Desired Qualifications: Ability to accurately assess patient needs and maintain constructive relationships in dealing with these needs. Knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of contraceptive methods and related areas of reproductive health. Knowledge of medical and general office practices and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other agencies, and the public. Minimum Requirements: Must be registered with the North Dakota Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse, or an unlicensed assistive person with a Medication Assistant III certificate. Medical Assistant must be certified or eligible for certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Supervision Received: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and Executive Director Supervision Exercised: None Salary Range: $12.00-$17.00/hour (annual salary equivalent $24,000-$35,000) 12/01/2014