Medical Assistant/MA - Cancer Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Maplewood, MN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant on the Cancer Care team at Fairview St. Johns Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota. This is a 0.6 FTE, benefits-eligible position (48 hours per two-week pay period). Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; weekends are not 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 functions that support healthcare team and patient/family needs. The role gathers information and documents to support patient visits, follows applicable policies, procedures, and practice guidelines, promotes teamwork, maintains complete and timely clinical documentation, and looks for opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory care experience.
AAMA certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver care as delegated by a physician, authorized practitioner, or RN to the assigned patient population or individual patient.
Follow the patient's plan of care and take action to support continuity of care.
Prioritize work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient and family preferences, and provider schedules, in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Perform high- and low-risk technical procedures defined by the clinical setting, including medication administration, assisting with CPR and procedures, and potentially drawing laboratory samples.
Recognize when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.
Implement assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan and provide education based on assessed patient or caregiver learning needs.
Document care in the medical record and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
Communicate compliance and concerns to the delegating physician, authorized practitioner, or RN.
Respond appropriately to emergent situations and function as a care team assistant as needed.
Communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly with patients, families, and healthcare team members, using approaches appropriate to patient and family needs.
Protect the confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and Fairview business, sharing it only with those who need to know.
Adjust care and service to the developmental level and needs of the population served; partner with patients and caregivers in care and decision-making.
Communicate respectfully and help ensure a safe, secure environment.
Individualize care plans and modify clinical interventions based on patient needs and the population served.
Identify workflow improvement opportunities, participate in meetings supporting initiatives, communicate appropriately with team members, and engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience.
Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.