Certified Medical Assistant - Burnsville Family Physicians

Revo Health • Burnsville, MN

5d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care in a family practice setting by assisting with diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments ordered by physicians. The role is based at Burnsville Family Physicians in Burnsville and is full time, Monday through Friday. Possible schedules are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Burnsville Family Physicians is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local, physician-owned and physician-led medical practices focused on giving patients more control over their healthcare. The Certified Medical Assistant works independently with minimal supervision, contributes to the patient-centered health care home, and performs other duties as assigned.

The position involves frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds independently and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds with assistance. It requires standing, walking, bending, and moving continuously throughout the shift, as well as frequent pushing, pulling, and reaching. The employee needs visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents, auditory ability to participate clearly in phone or video calls, and manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or MLT program.
• Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA, Stark, and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds independently and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance; continuous standing, walking, bending, and moving; and frequent pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents, auditory ability to participate clearly in phone or video calls, and manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to the clinical support area; take height and weight; and verify the reason for the visit.
• Review immunization records and update them as needed.
• Ask about medications, allergies, and smoking status at each visit.
• Measure blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, and head and chest measurements as pertinent to the exam.
• Prepare for injections, change dressings, and assist with minor procedures.
• Obtain blood specimens through venipuncture and finger sticks.
• Gown patients appropriately for examinations and prepare rooms for specified visit types.
• Schedule emergent tests as ordered by the provider.
• Provide outpatient education pamphlets or print patient education materials from EPIC as requested.
• Process referrals by giving patients information for scheduling.
• Assist with lacerations and set up surgical trays.
• Assist with excision of moles or lesions, send specimens to the lab, and notify patients of pathology results according to provider instructions.
• Assist patients with informed consent forms before procedures and send completed forms to Medical Records.
• Retrieve calls about patient health problems, document them, and route them appropriately.
• Call in new prescriptions and refills to pharmacies after provider review and approval.
• Call patients with normal lab results or other normal results reviewed by the physician, following the provider’s specific instructions.
• Check the provider’s outbox and ensure papers are initialed by the provider before they go to Medical Records for scanning.
• Participate and contribute fully to the patient-centered health care home.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance, work efficiently, handle interruptions appropriately, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload effectively.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone, and email interactions; apply logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Benefits

• Medical plan with Maternity Bundle, dental, and vision plans for employees working 30 or more hours per week (60 hours per pay period).
• Tuition reimbursement for employees working 30 or more hours per week (60 hours per pay period).
• 401(k) Profit Sharing for all employees, regardless of hours.
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees, regardless of hours.
• Lifetime Fitness Subsidy for all employees, regardless of hours.
• Car rental discounts for all employees, regardless of hours.
• Home, auto, and pet insurance savings programs for all employees, regardless of hours.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED