Medical Assistant (1.0 FTE) - Cancer Center

Hennepin Healthcare • Minneapolis, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Manager/Clinic Nurse Supervisor, charge nurse, and/or their delegates, the Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of medical and clinic support functions. The role assists with indirect and direct patient care and performs routine specialized medical procedures as defined by established policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.

This is a 1.0 FTE position (80 hours per pay period), working Monday through Friday on day shifts, with eight-hour shifts. The position is in person at the Cancer Center.

Requirements

• Diploma or associate 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 completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, as evidenced through educational transcripts.
• 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 accurately register and/or schedule patients.
• Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse workforce and patient population.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and understand and communicate verbal and written information.
• Ability to meet departmental performance expectations and HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient- and family-centered care, and customer service.
• Credentialed or registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within thirteen months of employment.
• Must have and maintain a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification, or be able to obtain it within the first three months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPIC and/or a similar electronic health record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Six months of related experience or an HHS externship.
• Active certification by the AAMA, AMT, or NHA at the time of hire.
• Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients.
• Prior experience with lab draws.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers, including administering medications, injections, and immunizations; performing spirometry and tympanometry; applying minor dressings and splints; connecting patients to portable monitors such as pulse oximetry; performing nebulization, glucose monitoring, and urethral catheterization; and completing other clinical duties delegated within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Set up for and directly assist physicians and other licensed care providers with medical examinations and procedures, including colposcopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and minor surgery.
• Collect specimens, including blood, sputum, and urine samples.
• Perform hearing and vision screens and developmental testing.
• Review patient information as required by the rooming process and accurately enter information into the patient medical record.
• Perform basic patient care activities, including placing patients in rooms and taking and charting vital signs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree