Medical Assistant Learner

Fairview Health Services • Fridley, MN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in becoming a Medical Assistant? Now is your chance with Fairview's MA Learner position! The Medical Assistant Learner performs limited medical assistant tasks and responsibilities while studying toward a Medical Assistant Diploma, within limits of current training. Work is guided and overseen by a Lead Medical Assistant and Clinic Manager. May assist Physician and Advanced Practice Professional with procedures and treatments as trained and directed. This position may perform some administrative duties including patient check in and out, scheduling referrals and follow-ups, filling out forms, mailing correspondence, obtaining signatures, and directing phone calls. The Medical Assistant Learner is responsible for adhering to all safety standards, policies, procedures, and practice guidelines, promoting teamwork with all members of the health care team, maintaining complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient while continually looking for opportunities to improve processes and workflow. Upon successful completion of the MA program, the goal is to transfer into a Medical Assistant position with the organization.

The program is one year long. Learners are required to work a .6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period) at the clinic and be accepted into the Medical Assisting program (full time) at Rasmussen University (the Eagan campus) after receiving a job offer. Learners must maintain full time enrollment and passing grades and must intend to continue employment at Fairview Health Services.

A Learner position combines on the job training with classroom instruction. The program is designed to progressively increase skill level and match on the job training with what is being learned in the classroom. The MA Learner position is an entry to a long-lasting and rewarding career. It provides you with marketable skills and knowledge and allows you to earn a good wage while learning skills that are required for the job.

Requirements

• Upon job offer, must be eligible for admission/enrollment in the Medical Assistant Diploma Program at Rasmussen University; the partner education institution selected by Fairview. Proof of enrollment may be requested.
• Must maintain full time enrollment and passing grades in coursework.
• Basic business office skills and computer skills
• Exceptional customer service, professional public relations and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and work with a fluctuation in workload while working independently.
• Focus on customer service/patient experience with every interaction.
• Ability to work as an effective team member to provide exceptional care.
• Utilize critical thinking skills.
• Embrace change, and engage in ongoing process improvement.
• Aptitude to keyboard / utilize computer programs.
• Must be flexible to work at various locations and times.

Nice To Haves

• basic clinical knowledge
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 90 Days

Responsibilities

• Performs limited medical assistant tasks and responsibilities while studying toward a Medical Assistant Diploma, within limits of current training.
• Assists Physician and Advanced Practice Professional with procedures and treatments as trained and directed.
• Performs administrative duties including patient check in and out, scheduling referrals and follow-ups, filling out forms, mailing correspondence, obtaining signatures, and directing phone calls.
• Adheres to all safety standards, policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Promotes teamwork with all members of the health care team.
• Maintains complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient.
• Continually looks for opportunities to improve processes and workflow.
• Maintains full time enrollment and passing grades in coursework.
• Intends to continue employment at Fairview Health Services.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• PTO
• Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement
• Early access to earned wages
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250 per year with a one-year work commitment.
• Discount - Rasmussen offers a 20 percent discount on tuition as a Fairview Health Services employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed