Medical Assistant Primary Care

Allina Health • Buffalo, NY

7d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides support to providers and nursing staff in delivering timely, quality patient health care services. The role includes rooming patients, managing patient flow, administering medication, and communicating with patients. The position is 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours per two-week pay period, with 10-hour day shifts Monday through Wednesday; Thursdays and Fridays off; and no weekends. Hours may change based on business needs, floating is rare, and mileage reimbursement is eligible. A $2,000 starting bonus is available for eligible external candidates.

The role supports patient care and clinic operations, including collecting and documenting patient information, preparing patients for examinations, processing specimens, assisting with procedures and injections, coordinating test results, responding to delegated electronic medical record messages, and maintaining safe, stocked clinical spaces. The position is based at 303 Catlin St Lower Level, Buffalo, Minnesota.

The pay range is $22.04 to $30.01 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available. Benefits are determined 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 equivalent clinical practicum.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• 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, and accurately document it in the electronic medical record.
• Assist patients as needed in preparing for physician examinations, including providing psycho-emotional support.
• Collect, label, and process specimens.
• Facilitate obtaining laboratory and imaging results.
• Respond to electronic medical record inbox messages as delegated by a registered nurse or provider.
• Help cover the front desk and provide backup for patient registration and scheduling as needed.
• Perform patient care tasks as delegated by a provider or registered nurse.
• Administer injections and assist with procedures.
• Support patient care and reinforce information about tests, laboratory work, procedure preparation, treatment plans, prevention, and other health topics.
• Coordinate test and procedure results with a provider or registered nurse.
• Prepare refill information for provider review and prescribing as needed.
• Assist with patient transportation as needed.
• Help maintain an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor and through safety huddles.
• Use equipment in accordance with policies, procedures, manufacturer directions, and standards.
• Follow policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care.
• Clean, stock, and maintain inventory for examination, medication, and supply rooms.
• Report acute problems and changes in a patient's condition.
• Apply high-reliability safety principles to all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO and 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 to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.
• Eligible external candidates may receive a $2,000 starting bonus.
• Eligible for mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed