Medical Assistant/LPN - Golden Valley
About The Position
The Medical Assistant manages patient flow throughout the clinic and assists providers in managing and treating patients. Patients may be infants, children, adolescents, adults, or older adults, and the role requires individualized care. The Medical Assistant performs collaborative, supportive, and delegated tasks within the Blaze Health Medical Assistant scope of practice. Delegable tasks and competencies are specific to the supervising nurse and 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 customer, shift, department, and organizational goals. Communicating with the health care team about progress, concerns, questions, and problems is an essential part of the role. Unit-based skills lists outline expectations, including technical procedures and competency assessments. Skills and competencies are validated upon hire and on a schedule determined by Blaze Health policy.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with on-the-job experience and training; or graduate of an accredited Registered Medical Assistant program with on-the-job experience and training and pass the RMA certification exam; or have six months of previous Medical Assistant experience within North Memorial Health.
- Current BLS certification.
- Registered Medical Assistant certification is required if the candidate attended an RMA program.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
- Knowledge of and skill in using computer software applications.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; work visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
- Passed the X-Ray Operator’s examination, or willingness to take the examination according to clinic needs.
Responsibilities
- Manage patient flow throughout the clinic.
- Assist providers in managing and treating patients.
- Provide individualized care to patients across age groups, from infants to geriatrics.
- Perform collaborative, supportive, and delegated tasks within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and validated competencies.
- Collaborate with the Clinic Supervisor, Clinic Manager, and providers to meet customer, shift, department, and organizational goals.
- Communicate patient-care progress, concerns, questions, and problems to the health care team.
- Complete required skill and competency validations.
Benefits
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.
- Health and welfare benefit packages, including health insurance for this position, based on work-group eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement match or pension plan, based on work-group eligibility.
- Generous paid time off plans.
- Adoption reimbursement up to $3,000 per child.
- Child care discount program with New Horizon: 10% off weekly childcare tuition.
- Education/tuition reimbursement.
- 24/7 fitness center access for benefit-eligible team members.
- Potential shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.
- Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $3,000, prorated based on FTE.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
