Medical Assistant

CCRM Fertility•Edina, MN

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to healthcare providers and patients, helping create a positive patient experience and support efficient, patient-centered fertility care. The role manages patients’ daily needs across Care Centers, Surgery Centers, and Laboratories and coordinates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The Medical Assistant reports directly to the Practice Administrator. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It operates in a professional office, clinical, and/or laboratory setting and routinely uses standard office equipment. Employees interact with patients and colleagues while following medical regulations, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies to maintain patient and staff safety. The stated physical demands must be met, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions. Applicants must have a high school diploma, an MA or LPN credential, BCLS certification, and documented completion of at least 200 successful blood draws. Phlebotomy certification and at least one year of MA or LPN experience are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) credential.
BCLS certification.
At least 200 successful blood draws, with documentation.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification.
At least one year of Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by measuring temperature, pulse, and respirations; obtaining weight and blood pressure; and updating health information, allergies, and medications.
Record patient vitals, assessments, encounter type, and provider in the EMR.
Notify physicians and/or nurse practitioners about changes in patient condition, abnormal vital signs or lab results, and abnormal responses during testing or examinations.
Prepare trays and assist with minor procedures, including hysteroscopy, endometrial and/or punch biopsy, cyst aspiration, Pap smears, GC/chlamydia testing, and HSG testing.
Prepare examination rooms for appointments and testing; disinfect and re-prepare rooms after appointments.
Educate patients about procedures and answer questions before procedures.
Assist physicians and/or nurse practitioners with patient examinations.
Maintain patient workflow in line with physician and nurse practitioner scheduling requirements.
Order and schedule laboratory tests as directed, review results, and record the appropriate disposition.
Order prescriptions and refills before procedures and notify patients when completed.
Maintain equipment, sterilize instruments, identify supply, parts, or repair needs, and notify the Practice Administrator.
Order and maintain back-office supplies and reconcile monthly receipts and packing slips for submission to the business office.
Scan signed consents, appointment forms, and laboratory and pathology reports into the EMR.
Monitor the medicine cabinet and refrigerator and order medications as needed.
Perform urine pregnancy tests, document results in the EMR, and communicate results to the physician, nurse practitioner, or radiologic technician before an exam or procedure.
Autoclave used instruments; document instrument size and type on packages; change sterile or cleaning solution; and maintain the soak log.
Clean stationary room equipment and the undersides of examination tables, and provide clean linens and supplies for patient rooms at least weekly or as needed.
Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality requirements for patient and clinic information, including HIV confidentiality.
Assess potential domestic violence and child abuse concerns and report them to the Medical Director or Practice Administrator.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; health benefits are eligible beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
401(k) plan with company match, beginning the first of the month following two months of service.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Short-term disability.
Flexible spending options, including Dependent Care and commuter benefits.
Health Savings Account.
CCRM-paid family medical leave, eligible after one year.
Supplemental options including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage.
Professional development, job training, and cross-training opportunities.
Bonus potential.
Potential overtime pay at time and a half.
Holiday differential pay at time and a half.
Weekend shift differential of $4.00 per hour.
Potential flexible work arrangements and other region-specific benefits.