Medical Assistant/LPN - Cancer Center - Robbinsdale

North Memorial Health Career Portal•Robbinsdale, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant will manage the customer flow throughout the clinic and assist providers in the management and treatment of their customers. Customers come from a variety of backgrounds and various age groups requiring individualized care including infants, children, adolescents, adults, or geriatrics. The focus of the Medical Assistant is on collaborative, supportive and delegated tasks as described in the North Memorial Health Medical Assistant scope of practice. Delegable tasks and competencies are specific to the role of the Supervising Nurse and Supervising Provider and are described by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. The Medical Assistant receives direction and collaborates with the Clinic Supervisor, Clinic Manager, and Providers to meet the defined goals of the customer, shift, department and organization. Communication with the health care team related to progress, concerns, questions or problems that arise are an essential element of the Medical Assistant role. Unit based skills list outlines specific expectations including technical procedures with competency assessment/validation. Skill and competency validations will occur upon hire and on a schedule determined by North Memorial Health based on the North Memorial Health Mandatory Education, Training, Education, License, Registration, and Certification policy.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (i.e. GED) required.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required (or on the job experience or training, or participation in a registration program conducted by an accredited by a national health services organization, such as American Medical Technologists, and passing the credentialing exam).
Current BLS Certification.
Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
Knowledge of and skill in using computer software applications.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification preferred.
Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred.
Passed x-ray operator’s examination or willing to take exam according to individual clinic needs.
Occupational Medicine experience preferred.
Travel using personal vehicle to various local worksites is required (Only applicable for Occupational Medicine).

Responsibilities

Manage the customer flow throughout the clinic.
Assist providers in the management and treatment of their customers.
Provide individualized care to infants, children, adolescents, adults, or geriatrics.
Perform collaborative, supportive, and delegated tasks as described in the North Memorial Health Medical Assistant scope of practice.
Receive direction and collaborate with the Clinic Supervisor, Clinic Manager, and Providers to meet defined goals.
Communicate with the health care team regarding progress, concerns, questions, or problems.
Perform technical procedures as outlined in the unit-based skills list.
Undergo skill and competency validations upon hire and on a schedule determined by North Memorial Health.

Benefits

Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Health & Welfare Benefit Packages.
401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans.
Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child.
Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon (10% off weekly childcare tuition).
Education/Tuition Reimbursement.
24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members.
Health insurance benefits are available for this position.
Multiple health plans based on workgroup eligibility.
Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.
Eligible for up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus (prorated based on FTE).