Medical Assistant/MA - Heart and Vascular Clinic

Fairview Health Services • Edina, MN

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant on its Heart and Vascular Care team in Edina, Minnesota. The position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) and is non-benefit-eligible. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; no weekends are required.

As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality, patient- and family-centered care by performing a variety of functions to support patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role delivers delegated care, follows and individualizes care plans, performs clinical procedures, documents care, communicates with patients and colleagues, and contributes to a safe environment and continuous improvement.

Fairview describes a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision plans; life and disability insurance; paid time off and Sick and Safe Time; tuition reimbursement; retirement; and early access to earned wages. This particular opening is identified as non-benefit-eligible.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN Program.
• For non-certified applicants with less than six months of Medical Assistant experience, graduation from an accredited school with a clinical externship is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Ambulatory care experience.
• AAMA certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN to assigned patients.
• Follow the patient’s plan of care and individualize it to meet patient needs.
• Prioritize work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient and family preferences, and provider schedules, in collaboration with the care team.
• Perform high- and low-risk technical procedures appropriate to the clinical setting, including medication administration, assisting with CPR and procedures, and possibly lab draws.
• Recognize when care approaches may need to differ based on age or cultural differences; adjust care to the developmental level and population served.
• Implement assigned aspects of patient teaching plans and provide education based on patient or caregiver learning needs.
• Document care in the medical record.
• Communicate compliance, concerns, and other verbal and written information clearly, accurately, respectfully, and promptly to the appropriate care team members.
• Take action to ensure continuity of care and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Function as a care team assistant as needed and partner with patients and caregivers in care and decision-making.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and Fairview business, sharing information only with those who need to know.
• Help ensure a safe and secure environment and adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Identify workflow improvement opportunities, participate in meetings supporting initiatives, communicate with team members, and engage in changes to improve the work environment and patient experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; PTO and Sick and Safe Time; tuition reimbursement; retirement; and early access to earned wages are listed as offerings in Fairview’s benefit package. This opening is specifically described as non-benefit-eligible.

What This Job Offers

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