About the position
Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant/LPN to join our team at the Elk River Clinic. Join Fairview, the largest healthcare system in the state! This is a 0.7 FTE (56 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening. This position is eligible for up to a $2000 New Hire Sign On Bonus! Tentative Schedule: Mon- 6:45am-6:15pm Wed- 10am-5:30pm Fri- 6:45am-5:15pm Tues/Thurs- OFF. The Fairview Clinic - Elk River has 21 specialties and over 35 different providers! The staff at this location have a positive relationship, and we see this walking down the halls. This is a more rural site which allows for relationships to be built with patients as they come in to see you over the years. When you come to work at M Health Fairview, we want to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others. 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.
Responsibilities
- Gather information and documents to support the patient visit.
- Adhere to all policies, procedures and practice guidelines.
- Promote teamwork with all members of the health care team.
- Maintain complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient.
- Look for opportunities to improve processes and workflow.
- Deliver care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN.
- Follow the patient's plan of care.
- Prioritize work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient/family preferences, provider schedule.
- Perform high and low risk technical procedures defined by the clinical setting.
- Recognize when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.
- Implement assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan.
- Document care in the medical record.
- Effectively communicate compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.
- Assure continuity of care for all assigned patients.
- Respond appropriately to emergent situations.
- Function as care team assistant as needed.
- Communicate effectively with other members of the health care team.
- Ensure confidentiality of all information regarding patients, staff members or Fairview business issues.
- Partner with patient/caregiver in care/decision making.
- Ensure a safe, secure environment.
- Individualize plan of care to meet patient needs.
- Modify clinical interventions based on population served.
- Provide patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in workflow.
- Participate in meetings to support initiatives.
- Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN is required.
- Basic Life Support Certification is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Ambulatory Care Experience is preferred.
- AAMA Certification is preferred.
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
