Medical Assistant/MA PAC Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Pre-Assessment Clinic team at the Clinics and Surgery Center in Minneapolis, MN. This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening. Clinic Hours of Operation are Monday–Thursday: 7:00AM–6:00PM and Friday: 7:00AM–5:00PM. NO WEEKENDS! This position is eligible for up to a $2,000 New Hire Sign On Bonus! The PAC Clinic (Pre-Assessment Clinic) plays a critical role in preparing patients for upcoming surgical or procedural care by ensuring they are medically optimized, informed, and ready for treatment. This team works collaboratively with providers, nursing staff, anesthesia teams, and other clinical departments to coordinate patient assessments, review medical histories, and identify potential risks prior to procedures. This clinic focuses on delivering a high-quality patient experience through timely communication, efficient scheduling, patient education, and coordination of necessary testing or clearances. 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.