Medical Assistant (Ear, Nose & Throat)

University of Minnesota Physicians•Maple Grove, MN

1d•$21 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Otolaryngology (also known as ear, nose and throat, or ENT) is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of ear, nose, throat, head and neck problems. We work closely with providers from several different specialties, including audiology, neurology, neurosurgery, speech language pathology, medical oncology, radiation oncology and thoracic surgery in order to provide the best care possible for our patients all under one roof. We have a dedicated team of providers and clinical staff who are experts in their subspecialties. Our patient care is based on leading-edge research at the University of Minnesota which is continually pursuing and developing better treatments for patients. You will play a meaningful role in supporting providers and patients during their clinic visits. Monitoring clinic schedules, greeting and guiding patients to their examination room, and collecting pertinent medical information for their health records. Act as valued partner in delivering an outstanding patient experience by coordinating and communicating with other members of the health care team, including nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and physicians, among others. Depending on scope of certification or license, some employees will be assisting with minor in office procedures, giving injections and immunizations and other laboratory/sample collections.

Requirements

As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): NREMT & MN EMT certification
As a Medical Assistant (MA):Possess a Medical Assistant Diploma with proof of completion of a 160-hour externship OR hold AAMA Certification OR AMT Registration.
As a Visit Facilitator: In the absence of a certification or license, a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year of customer service experience is required

Responsibilities

supporting providers and patients during their clinic visits
Monitoring clinic schedules
greeting and guiding patients to their examination room
collecting pertinent medical information for their health records
coordinating and communicating with other members of the health care team, including nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and physicians, among others
assisting with minor in office procedures
giving injections and immunizations and other laboratory/sample collections