Medical Assistant/LPN - Heart & Vascular Clinic - Multiple Locations
About The Position
The Medical Assistant manages patient flow throughout the clinic and assists providers in the management and treatment of patients. Patients may be infants, children, adolescents, adults, or geriatric patients, and require individualized care. The role focuses on collaborative, supportive, and delegated tasks within the Blaze Health Medical Assistant scope of practice. Delegated tasks and competencies are specific to 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 customer, shift, department, and organizational goals. Communication with the health care team about progress, concerns, questions, and problems is an essential part of the role. Unit-based skills lists define expectations, including technical procedures with competency assessment and validation. Skills and competencies are validated upon hire and on a schedule set by Blaze Health policy.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent, such as a GED.
- Graduation from a Medical Assistant program accredited by a recognized accrediting organization, with on-the-job experience and training; OR graduation from an accredited Registered Medical Assistant program, with on-the-job experience and training, and passing the RMA certification exam.
- Current BLS certification.
- Registered Medical Assistant certification is required if the applicant attended an RMA program.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
- Knowledge of and skill in using computer software applications.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a clinical setting.
- Passed the X-Ray Operator’s examination, or willingness to take the examination according to individual clinic needs.
Responsibilities
- Manage patient flow throughout the clinic.
- Assist providers in managing and treating patients.
- Perform collaborative, supportive, and delegated tasks within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
- Collaborate with the Clinic Supervisor, Clinic Manager, and providers to meet customer, shift, department, and organizational goals.
- Communicate with the health care team about progress, concerns, questions, and problems.
- Complete technical procedures and maintain required competency assessments and validations.
Benefits
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility as a non-profit employee.
- Health and welfare benefit packages.
- 401(k) retirement match or pension plan, based on workgroup eligibility.
- 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 and tuition reimbursement.
- 24/7 fitness center access for benefit-eligible team members.
- Health insurance benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
