Medical Assistant/MA - Endocrinology Clinic

Fairview Health Services • Saint Paul, MN

95d • $22 - $31

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Endocrinology team at our Woodwinds Clinic in Woodbury, MN. This is a 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening. This position requires travel to other clinics as needed to support business needs. Clinic Hours of Operation are Monday-Thursday: 7:00AM-6:00PM and Friday: 7:00AM-5:00PM. This position is eligible for up to a $2000 New Hire Sign On Bonus! As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality patient- and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high-level functions within a care team to support the needs of the healthcare team and patients/families.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN Program is required.
• Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Ambulatory Care Experience is preferred.
• AAMA Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN, to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
• Follows the patient's plan of care.
• Prioritizes work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient/family preferences, provider schedule, in collaboration with the physician/authorized practitioner and other health care team members.
• Performs high and low risk technical procedures defined by the clinical setting including medication administration, assistance with CPR, assistance with procedures and may include lab draws.
• Recognizes when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.
• Implements assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.
• Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patient.
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
• Functions as care team assistant as needed.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Communicates verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Uses communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs.
• Respect and ensures the confidentiality of all information regarding patients, staff members or Fairview business issues.
• Shares information only with those who need to know.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served.
• Partners with patient/caregiver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver.
• As a member of the care team, continuously improve work processes, environment, and the overall experience to serve customers and meet business goals: Identify opportunities for improvement in workflow.
• Participate in meetings to support initiatives.
• Communicate appropriately with team members.
• Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement
• Early access to earned wages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed