Medical Assistant Podiatry

Allina Health System•Coon Rapids, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to providers and nursing staff in delivering timely, quality patient health care services. The role includes rooming patients, managing patient flow, administering medication, and communicating with patients. This position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), with eight-hour day shifts and Friday off. There are no weekend rotations. The position may cover additional sites in Maple Grove, Ramsey, Vadnais Heights, and Shoreview; float pay and mileage reimbursement are available. A $2,000 starting bonus is available for eligible external talent.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies.
Must have completed a Medical Assistant program or a comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training.
Candidates with fewer than six months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed at least 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent clinical practicum.
Must have one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous Medical Assistant experience.
Medical Terminology.
Medical Assistant certification. Acceptable certifications include CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), or CMAA (NHA).

Responsibilities

Room patients, manage patient flow, and obtain adequate patient medical information and data.
Collect and confirm patient information through interviews, questionnaires, and vital signs, and document it accurately in the electronic medical record according to documentation standards.
Help patients prepare for physician examinations, including providing psycho-emotional support as necessary.
Assist with collecting, labeling, and processing specimens, and facilitate obtaining laboratory and imaging results.
Work with the electronic medical record inbox and respond to messages as delegated by an RN or provider.
Help cover the front desk and provide backup for patient registration and scheduling when needed.
Perform patient care tasks delegated by a provider or RN, including administering injections and assisting with procedures.
Support patient care and reinforce information about tests, laboratory work, procedure preparation, treatment plans, prevention, and other health topics.
Coordinate test and procedure results with a provider or RN.
Prepare refill information for provider review and prescribing, as needed.
Assist with patient transportation, as needed.
Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor and through safety huddles.
Use equipment according to policies, procedures, manufacturer directions, and standards.
Follow policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care.
Clean, stock, and maintain inventory for exam, medication, and supply rooms.
Report acute problems and changes in patients' conditions.
Apply high-reliability safety principles to all interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits.
PTO and time away.
Retirement savings plans.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.
A $2,000 starting bonus for eligible external talent.
Float pay and mileage reimbursement for additional site coverage.