Medical Assistant/MA - Allergy Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Specialty Clinic in Edina, Minnesota. The position primarily supports the Allergy department and serves adult and pediatric patients. This is a 0.75 FTE role, equivalent to 60 hours per two-week pay period, and is benefits eligible. The clinic operates Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.; there are no evenings, weekends, or holidays. 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 a variety of functions for the healthcare team and patients or families. The role gathers information and documents to support patient visits, follows policies and practice guidelines, 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 an LPN program.
A clinical externship is required for non-certified Medical Assistant applicants with less than six months of Medical Assistant experience.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or MTN.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory care experience.
AAMA certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver care as delegated by a physician, authorized practitioner, or RN to the assigned patient population or an individual patient.
Follow the patient's plan of care and prioritize work in collaboration with the physician, authorized practitioner, and other healthcare team members, taking into account acuity, resources, patient and family preferences, and provider schedules.
Perform high- and low-risk technical procedures defined by the clinical setting, including medication administration, assistance with CPR and procedures, and possibly lab draws.
Recognize when care approaches should differ based on age or cultural differences.
Implement assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan and provide education based on assessed learning needs.
Document care in the medical record and maintain complete, timely, and accurate clinical documentation.
Communicate compliance and concerns to the delegating physician, authorized practitioner, or RN.
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 healthcare team members.
Communicate verbal and written information clearly, concisely, accurately, and in a timely manner, using approaches appropriate to patient and family needs.
Protect the confidentiality of patient, staff, and Fairview business information, sharing it only with those who need to know.
Adjust care and service to the developmental level and needs of the population served; partner with patients and caregivers in care and decision-making.
Communicate respectfully, ensure a safe and secure environment, individualize care plans, and modify clinical interventions to meet patient needs.
Identify workflow improvement opportunities, participate in meetings supporting initiatives, communicate appropriately with team members, and engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience.
Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.