Medical Assistant - Vineland Podiatry

Inspira Health•Kathio Township, MN

2d•$20 - $27

About The Position

This nonexempt position performs clinical and clerical duties in alignment with Inspira Health Network’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The Medical Assistant provides clinical and supportive services to patients, providers, and staff; greets patients; and creates, verifies, and updates patient insurance information. Duties include collecting specimens, administering injections and vaccines, entering information into state databases, preparing patients for exams and recording complete vital signs, collecting patient histories, performing screenings according to provider guidelines, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting with other practice procedures. The role follows IMG workflows and guidelines, including participation in daily practice huddles. The Medical Assistant may be assigned to cover other IMG offices based on staffing needs. The position requires learning and retaining patient-care procedures, maintaining a pleasant and professional image, demonstrating compassion and empathy, and planning, prioritizing, and completing delegated tasks in a timely manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical assistant diploma and certification from an accredited vocational institution or community college.
Active Medical Assistant certification or registry from a nationally recognized organization: AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP, NCMA, or AMT.
Maintain certification or registry in good standing throughout employment.
Active American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of relevant experience in a medical practice.
Phlebotomy and EKG experience.
Experience administering drugs, particularly vaccines and medication injections.
Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and supportive services to patients, providers, and staff.
Greet patients and create, verify, and update patient insurance information.
Collect specimens and administer injections and vaccines.
Enter appropriate information into a state database.
Prepare patients for exams, including taking complete vital signs.
Collect patient histories and perform screening procedures according to provider guidelines.
Relay instructions to patients and assist with other specific practice procedures.
Follow IMG workflows and guidelines, including participating in daily practice huddles.
Cover other IMG offices when assigned based on staffing needs.
Learn and retain information regarding patient-care procedures.
Maintain a pleasant and professional image and demonstrate compassion and empathy.
Plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks in a timely manner.