Medical Assistant Lead

Allina Health • Vadnais Heights, MN

2d • $23 - $30

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8/12 combo day shifts No weekends or holidays ENT TEAM Lead working closely with ENT CSS Floating to other sites to cover open shifts and travel to other sites to perform site checks including the locations of: Plymouth, Bandana Square, Woodbury, Apple Valley, Vadnais Height's and Bloomington Allina Health clinics
Job Description: Provides support to providers and the nursing staff in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services. Some duties include training, co-coordinating workflow, assisting with rooming patients, managing patient flow and obtaining adequate patient medical information/data.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 7+ years Medical Assistant experience
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required
• Certified by the American Heart Association or Allina BLS within 30 Days
• Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant - CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants preferred
• Medical Terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead Duties. Directs and checks the work of others.
• Participates in the orientation and training of employees.
• Coordinates the workflow among employees within the work area.
• Provides technical and functional support to Employees.
• Informs management on the operational needs of the department.
• Provides patient care support and assists providers as instructed by the Physician, Provider or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Reports any acute problems and changes in patient's condition.
• Instructs patients in test/procedure preparation, over-the-counter medication administration and treatment with provider.
• Provides patient preventative or other heath information per provider or RN.
• Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider.
• Assists with scheduling appointments for patients.
• Prepares refill information for provider to review.
• Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results and notify provider of abnormalities.
• Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages and results for provider.
• May need to perform injections using proper techniques.
• May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration.
• May assist with patient transportation.
• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
• Performs rooming and vital signs according to standards.
• Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
• Confirms information with patient when necessary and document per practice.
• Keeps patient informed of provider schedule and notify provider when patient is ready.
• Cleans, re-stocks and maintains inventory for exam rooms and inventory for supply room.
• Ensures that supplies are ordered, stocked and inventory is maintained.
• Orders medical supplies and nutritional supplies.
• Sterilizes and ensures the proper maintenance occurs for all exam room equipment.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
• Follows all policies and procedures when administering medication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees