Medical Assistant/MA - Heart and Vascular Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Maple Grove, MN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Cardiology/Vascular Care team in Maple Grove, MN. This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening. Clinic Hours of Operation are Monday–7:00AM–5:00PM. NO WEEKENDS! This position is eligible for up to a $2,000 New Hire Sign On Bonus! Our Cardiology Clinic supports a wide variety of patients with their cardiac needs. This includes preventative care, coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and more. We have a large group of providers that work closely with the RN's, clinical support staff, scheduling staff and more to provide excellent patient care. We are excited to add an individual to our clinic who enjoys being part of a team and has a passion for caring for patients! As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality patient- and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high-level functions within a care team to support the needs of the healthcare team and patients/families. The Medical Assistant delivers care as delegated by the physicians/authorized practitioner, or registered nurse (RN) to assigned patient populations or individual patients. Delegates care may include (but is not limited to): medication administration, vaccine administration, injections, phlebotomy (blood draws), assisting with sterile procedures, collecting vital signs.

Requirements

Possess a Medical Assistant Diploma with proof of completion of a 160-hour externship or
Certified Medical Assistant American Associate of Medical Assistants or
Medical Technologist American Medical Technologists
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Responsibilities

Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN, to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
Prioritizes work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient/family preferences, provider schedule, in collaboration with the physician/authorized practitioner and other health care team members.
Performs high and low risk technical procedures defined by the clinical setting includes medication and vaccine administration, specimen collection, assistance with CPR.
Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.
Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patients.
Documents care in the medical record.