Medical Assistant/LPN - Blaine Family Medicine

North Memorial Health Career Portal • Blaine, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant manages patient flow throughout the clinic and assists providers in the management and treatment of patients. Patients range from infants and children to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, requiring individualized care. The role focuses on collaborative, supportive, and delegated tasks described in the Blaze Health Medical Assistant scope of practice. Delegable tasks and competencies are specific to the Supervising Nurse and Supervising Provider roles and are governed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

The Medical Assistant receives direction from and collaborates with the Clinic Supervisor, Clinic Manager, and Providers to meet customer, shift, department, and organizational goals. Communication with the healthcare team about progress, concerns, questions, and problems is an essential part of the role. A unit-based skills list outlines expectations, including technical procedures and competency assessments. Skills and competencies are validated upon hire and periodically according to Blaze Health policy.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, such as a 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 successful completion of the RMA certification exam.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a clinical setting.
• 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 the management and treatment of patients.
• Provide individualized care to patients across age groups, from infants through geriatric patients.
• Perform collaborative, supportive, and delegated tasks within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Receive direction from and collaborate with the Clinic Supervisor, Clinic Manager, and Providers to meet defined goals.
• Communicate progress, concerns, questions, and problems to the healthcare team.
• Complete technical procedures and competency validations required for the role.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits and health and welfare benefit packages, subject to work-group eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement match or pension plan, based on work-group eligibility.
• Paid time off plans.
• Adoption reimbursement up to $3,000 per child.
• Child care discount program with New Horizon, offering 10% off weekly childcare tuition.
• Education and tuition reimbursement.
• 24/7 fitness center access for benefit-eligible team members.
• Eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000, prorated based on FTE.
• Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED