Medical Assistant Family Practice

Allina Health • Edina, MN

5d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Its mission is to provide exceptional care by preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort. Allina Health emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being, and career development.

The Medical Assistant supports providers and nursing staff in delivering timely, quality patient care. The role includes rooming patients, managing patient flow, administering medication, communicating with patients, and carrying out patient-care tasks delegated by a provider or registered nurse. The position is based at Allina Health Group Centennial Lakes in Edina, Minnesota, and involves four 10-hour day shifts per week, Monday through Friday, with one day off each week. The schedule is 6:45 AM–5:15 PM, with no weekend rotation. Occasional regional floating may be required, typically less than twice per year. Eligible external candidates may receive a $2,000 starting bonus, and eligible employees may receive mileage reimbursement.

This is a 1.0 FTE role, totaling 80 hours per two-week pay period. The stated base pay range is $22.04–$30.01 per hour; the starting rate depends on factors such as experience, education, and applicable union agreement. The role provides access to benefits and well-being resources, with eligibility and offerings determined by FTE and union representation.

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 hold current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Medical Assistant certification, such as 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 accurately in the electronic medical record according to documentation standards.
• Help patients prepare for physician examinations and provide psycho-emotional support as needed.
• Collect, label, and process specimens.
• Facilitate obtaining laboratory and imaging results.
• Work with the electronic medical record in-basket and respond to messages as delegated by an RN or provider.
• Help cover the front desk and provide backup for patient registration and scheduling as needed.
• Perform patient-care tasks delegated by a provider or RN, including injections and assistance with procedures.
• Support patient care and reinforce information about tests, laboratory work, procedure preparation, treatment plans, prevention, and other health information.
• 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.
• Contribute to 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 examination, 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

• $2,000 starting bonus for eligible external candidates.
• Mileage reimbursement eligibility.
• 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 to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed