Medical Assistant/MA - Primary Care Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Woodbury, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Primary Care team at the Tamarack Clinic in Woodbury, Minnesota. This benefits-eligible position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period). The clinic operates Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; no weekends are required. The position may be eligible for a new-hire sign-on bonus of up to $2,000. As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality, patient- and family-centered care by performing clinical and administrative functions that meet the needs of patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role gathers information and documents to support patient visits, follows applicable policies and practice guidelines, promotes teamwork, maintains complete and timely clinical documentation, and seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or an LPN program.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or MTN.
For non-certified Medical Assistant applicants with less than six months of Medical Assistant experience, a clinical externship is required.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory care experience.
AAMA certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver care as delegated by a physician, authorized practitioner, or RN to assigned patients.
Follow the patient’s plan of care and prioritize work in collaboration with the healthcare team, considering acuity, resources, patient and family preferences, and provider schedules.
Perform technical procedures appropriate to the clinical setting, including medication administration, assisting with CPR and procedures, and potentially drawing laboratory specimens.
Adapt approaches to patients’ ages, developmental levels, cultural differences, and individual needs.
Implement assigned aspects of patient teaching plans and provide education based on assessed learning needs.
Document care accurately in the medical record.
Communicate compliance and concerns to the delegating physician, authorized practitioner, or RN, and communicate clearly and promptly with the healthcare team and patients or families.
Take action to ensure continuity of care and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Function as a care team assistant as needed and communicate effectively with other healthcare team members.
Respect and protect the confidentiality of patient, staff, and Fairview business information, sharing it only with those who need to know.
Partner with patients and caregivers in care and decision-making; individualize plans of care and modify clinical interventions to meet patient needs.
Help ensure a safe and secure environment and communicate respectfully.
Identify workflow improvement opportunities, participate in meetings supporting initiatives, communicate appropriately with team members, and engage in changes that improve the work environment and patient experience.