Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Medical Assistant / LPN - Bennington Health Center

Shift Details:

40 hrs/wk | 1.0 FTE

Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm

Position Overview:

Join our growing team at the newly opened Bennington Health Center! As an LPN or Medical Assistant, you’ll care for patients across the lifespan—from newborns to geriatric patients—while supporting a growing primary care practice. With a fourth provider joining the team in October, you’ll be part of an exciting time of growth and increasing patient volume.

You’ll support patient intake and rooming, obtain vital signs, complete medication reconciliation and screenings, gather health histories, and document in the medical record. Both LPNs and Medical Assistants will have the opportunity to draw blood, with training provided. LPNs will also assist with medication refills and additional clinical needs on the floor.

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Job Duties: Medical Assistant

Provides the highest quality of customer service for patients and others by performing all duties in a professional and engaging manner. Provide quality care to patients, under the direction of licensed practitioners, promote efficient operation of the clinic, and provide assistance to physicians and support staff.
 
Required Qualifications: Medical Assistant

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program required.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• If required to administer medications, current Medication Aid Registry listing or completed within first 30 days of hire or transfer date, and maintained thereafter required.

Preferred Qualifications: Medical Assistant

• Experience in a physician's office preferred.
• Experience in a related area preferred.
• Ability to be bilingual in English and Spanish for working in certain clinics preferred.
• Medical assistant certification preferred.
• Medical Scribe experience preferred.

Job Duties: LPN

Provide nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care in conjunction with the registered nurse and/or medical staff.

Required Qualifications: LPN

• Graduate from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills required.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.

• Currently licensed as a practical nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications: LPN

• Experience in a physician's office preferred. Experience in setting related to clinic setting preferred.

• Proficiency in secondary language preferred.

• Participate in performance improvement activities preferred.