Medical Assistant/MA - Heart and Vascular Clinic

Fairview Health Services • Edina, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Heart and Vascular Care team in Edina, Minnesota. This is a 0.01 FTE casual/on-call position and is not benefit-eligible. The clinic operates Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; no weekends are required.

As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality, patient- and family-centered care by performing clinical and administrative functions that support patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role delivers care as delegated by a physician, authorized practitioner, or registered nurse; follows and individualizes plans of care; performs technical procedures; educates patients and caregivers; documents care; and helps maintain continuity, safety, confidentiality, and effective communication. The Medical Assistant also contributes to workflow improvement and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN Program.
• Non-certified applicants with less than six months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Ambulatory care experience.
• AAMA certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to assigned patients as delegated by a physician, authorized practitioner, or registered nurse.
• Follow the patient’s plan of care and individualize it to meet patient needs.
• Prioritize work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient and family preferences, and provider schedules in collaboration with the care team.
• Perform high- and low-risk technical procedures defined by the clinical setting, including medication administration, assistance with CPR and procedures, and potentially lab draws.
• Adapt approaches to patients’ age, developmental level, cultural differences, and needs.
• Implement assigned aspects of patient teaching plans and provide education based on assessed learning needs.
• Document care in the medical record.
• Communicate compliance, concerns, and other verbal and written information clearly, accurately, respectfully, and promptly to the appropriate care-team members.
• Take action to ensure continuity of care for assigned patients.
• Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Respond appropriately to emergent situations and help ensure a safe, secure environment.
• Function as a care-team assistant as needed and communicate effectively with other team members.
• Partner with patients and caregivers in care and decision-making.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient, staff, and Fairview business information, sharing it only with those who need to know.
• Identify workflow improvement opportunities, participate in meetings supporting initiatives, communicate with team members, and engage in changes that improve the work environment and patient experience.

Benefits

• Although the position is non-benefit-eligible, employees may participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and access earned wages early.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed