Medical Assistant - Primary Care Clinic

Fairview Health Services•St. Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Primary Care team at the Highland Park Clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is a benefits-eligible 0.8 FTE position, or 64 hours per two-week pay period. 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.; there are no weekends. 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 clinical and administrative functions that meet the needs of patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role gathers information and documents to support patient visits, maintains complete and accurate clinical documentation, follows policies and practice guidelines, promotes teamwork, and looks for opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or an LPN program.
For non-certified Medical Assistant applicants with less than six months of Medical Assistant experience, a clinical externship is required.
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, according to the assigned patient population or individual patient.
Follow the patient's plan of care and prioritize work in collaboration with the healthcare team, considering patient acuity, resources, patient and family preferences, and provider schedules.
Perform high- and low-risk technical procedures defined by the clinical setting, including medication administration, assisting with CPR and procedures, and potentially drawing laboratory samples.
Recognize when care approaches may need to differ based on age or cultural differences.
Implement assigned aspects of patient teaching plans and provide education based on assessed learning needs.
Document care in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
Communicate concerns and compliance effectively 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 other healthcare team members.
Communicate verbal and written information clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly, using approaches appropriate to patient and family needs.
Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and Fairview business, sharing it only with those who need to know.
Adjust care and service approaches to reflect the developmental level and needs of the population served; partner with patients and caregivers in care and decision-making.
Communicate respectfully, help ensure a safe and secure environment, individualize care plans, and modify clinical interventions based on the population served.
Identify workflow improvement opportunities, participate in initiative-related meetings, communicate appropriately with team members, and engage in changes that improve the work environment and patient experience.