Medical Assistant (1.0 FTE) - Allergy Service

Hennepin Healthcare • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction/ delegation of a physician(s) or other clinical care team members, the Medical Assistant contributes to the health and well-being of patients by providing quality and competent patient & family centered care/ services that meet HCMC and departmental standards. The main clinic is located in the Clinic and Specialty Center in downtown Minneapolis. This role may require metro travel to provide coverage at North Loop, Richfield, and Golden Valley clinics - and future expansion allergy clinics. The role requires a state issued driver's license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

Requirements

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant school (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) that includes a clinical externship or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, as evidenced through educational transcripts
• Driver's license and access to an insured and reliable vehicle
• Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standards
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and/or schedule patients
• Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information
• Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, customer service, etc
• Credentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within thirteen (13) months of employment
• Must have and maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification or the ability to obtain this within the first three months of employment
• Medical Assistant positions in Allergy Service are required to drive to off campus clinics. Must have a valid driver’s license and the availability of an insured vehicle or demonstrate ability to travel to offsite clinics during the work shift within a one-hour timeframe

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software
• 6 months related experience or HHS externship
• Possesses active certification by the AAMA, AMT, or NHA at time of hire
• Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers including: administer medications, injections, and immunizations, spirometry, tympanometry, apply minor dressings and splints, connect patients to portable monitors e.g. pulse oximetry, nebulization, glucose monitoring, and urethral catheterization and other clinical duties as delegated within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
• Set up for and provide direct assistance to physicians and other licensed care providers with medical examinations and procedures including: colposcopy, flex sigmoidoscopy, minor surgery
• Perform specimen collection including: blood draws, sputum samples and urine samples
• Perform hearing and vision screens and developmental testing
• Review patient information as required by the rooming process and competently enter information into the patient medical record
• Perform basic patient care activities including: place patients in rooms, take and chart vital signs
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree