Medical Assistant/MA - Specialty Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Maplewood, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Medical Assistant to join its Allergy and Pulmonary care team in Maplewood, Minnesota. This is a 0.9 FTE, benefits-eligible position (72 hours per two-week pay period). Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; 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 functions that support healthcare team and patient/family needs. The role gathers information and documents to support patient visits, follows applicable policies and procedures, 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 graduate of 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 registered nurse to an assigned patient population or individual patient.
Follow the patient's plan of care and prioritize work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient/family preferences, and provider schedule, in collaboration with the care team.
Perform high- and low-risk technical procedures appropriate to the clinical setting, including medication administration, assistance with CPR and procedures, and potentially lab draws.
Recognize when approaches may need to differ based on age or cultural differences.
Implement assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan and provide education based on assessed patient/caregiver learning needs.
Document care accurately in the medical record.
Communicate compliance, concerns, and other verbal and written information clearly, accurately, respectfully, and promptly to appropriate team members.
Take action to ensure continuity of care for assigned patients and respond appropriately to emergent situations.
Function as a care team assistant as needed and communicate effectively with other healthcare team members.
Protect the confidentiality of patient, staff, and Fairview business information, sharing it only with those who need to know.
Adjust care and communication to reflect the developmental level and needs of the population served; partner with patients and caregivers in care and decision-making.
Individualize plans of care and modify clinical interventions to meet patient needs and the population served.
Help ensure a safe and secure environment.
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.
Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.