Medical Assistant/LPN - Family Medicine - Maple Grove
About The Position
The Medical Assistant manages patient flow throughout the clinic and assists providers in managing and treating patients. Patients have varied backgrounds and ages, from infants and children to adults and geriatric patients, and require individualized care. The position performs collaborative, supportive, and delegated tasks within the Blaze Health Medical Assistant scope of practice. Delegated tasks and competencies depend on 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 from 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 define expectations, including technical procedures and competency assessment or validation. Skills and competencies are validated upon hire and on a schedule determined by Blaze Health policy.
Requirements
- High school graduation 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 (RMA) program with on-the-job experience and training and passing the RMA certification exam; or six months of previous Medical Assistant experience within the North Memorial Health system.
- Current BLS certification.
- Registered Medical Assistant certification is required if the candidate attended an RMA program.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
- Knowledge or skill in using computer software applications.
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 individual clinic needs.
Responsibilities
- Manage patient flow throughout the clinic.
- Assist providers in managing and treating patients.
- Provide individualized care to patients across a range of ages and backgrounds through collaborative, supportive, and delegated tasks within the applicable scope of practice.
- 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 technical procedures and skills and competency validations required for the role.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefit packages, including health insurance benefits for this position, 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: 10% off weekly childcare tuition.
- Education and tuition reimbursement.
- 24/7 fitness center access for benefit-eligible team members.
- Eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus, prorated based on FTE.
- Potential shift differential pay depending on position and shift worked.
- Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program as an employee of a nonprofit organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
