Medical Assistant (Primary Care)

Allina Health System • Elk River, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Medical Assistant supports providers and nursing staff in delivering timely, quality patient health care services in Primary Care, including Family Practice and Pediatrics. The position is 0.9 FTE, working four days per week on a 9-hour day/evening shift, with a stated schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and no weekend rotation. The usual day off will likely be Wednesday but is not fixed. The role may require travel to other sites within 25 miles of Elk River when staffing shortages occur; float pay and mileage are provided for those occasions.

The Medical Assistant helps room patients, manage patient flow, collect and document medical information, administer medications and injections, assist with procedures, communicate with patients, and support other clinical and administrative workflows. The role also helps maintain a safe care environment, keeps exam, medication, and supply rooms stocked, and follows policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Candidates must have completed a Medical Assistant program or a comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training. Candidates with less than six months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed at least 160 hours of clinical externship or an equivalent clinical practicum. Applicants must meet one of the listed BLS certification or training requirements. Medical Assistant certification is preferred.

The posted base pay range is $22.04 to $30.01 per hour. A $2,000 starting bonus is available for eligible external talent. Benefits and eligibility vary by FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies.
• Must have completed a Medical Assistant program or a comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training.
• Candidates with fewer than six months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed at least 160 hours of clinical externship or an equivalent clinical practicum.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Physical demands are classified as Medium Work: lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Medical Assistant certification. Acceptable certifications include CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), or CMAA (NHA).

Responsibilities

• Room patients, manage patient flow, and obtain adequate patient medical information and data.
• Collect and confirm patient information through interviews, questionnaires, and vital signs; document accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Help patients prepare for physician examinations, including providing psycho-emotional support as needed.
• Collect, label, and process specimens; facilitate obtaining laboratory and imaging results.
• Respond to electronic medical record inbox messages as delegated by an RN or provider.
• Provide front-desk coverage and backup for patient registration and scheduling when needed.
• Perform patient-care tasks delegated by a provider or RN, including injections and assistance with procedures.
• Support patient care and reinforce information about tests, laboratory work, procedure preparation, treatment plans, preventative care, and other health information.
• Coordinate test and procedure results with a provider or RN.
• Prepare refill information for provider review and prescribing when needed.
• Assist with patient transportation when needed.
• Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to the supervisor and through safety huddles.
• Use equipment according to policies, procedures, manufacturer directions, and standards.
• Follow policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care.
• Clean, stock, and maintain inventory for exam, medication, and supply rooms.
• Report acute problems and changes in a patient's condition.
• Apply high-reliability safety principles in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.
• A $2,000 starting bonus for eligible external talent.
• Float pay and mileage when travel to other sites is required.

What This Job Offers

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