Medical Assistant - Podiatry

Allina Health • Richfield, MN

3d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing staff in delivering timely, quality patient care in its Podiatry and Foot Ankle department. The role includes rooming patients, managing patient flow, administering medication, and communicating with patients. This is a 0.8 FTE position working 64 hours per two-week period, with 8-hour day shifts, typically from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The position floats among Richfield, Bloomington, Apple Valley, Bandana Square, and United Medical Specialty in St. Paul. The weekday off varies, though it is typically Monday. There are no weekends. Float pay and mileage are offered.

The Medical Assistant gathers and documents patient information, supports patient preparation and procedures, assists with specimens and test results, and performs care tasks as delegated by a provider or RN. The role also contributes to a safe clinical environment, maintains rooms and supplies, and may help with front-desk duties, scheduling, or patient transportation.

A $2,000 starting bonus is available for eligible external talent. Candidates must have completed a Medical Assistant program or comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training. Candidates with fewer than six months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed at least 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent practicum. A qualifying BLS certification or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire is required. Medical Assistant certification is preferred.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies listed in the job description.
• Must have completed a Medical Assistant program or a comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training.
• Candidates with fewer than six months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed at least 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent clinical practicum.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Medical Assistant certification. Acceptable certifications include Certified Medical Assistant (CMA - AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA - AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA - NHA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA - NCCT), or Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA - NHA).

Responsibilities

• Room patients, manage patient flow, and obtain adequate patient medical information and data.
• Collect and confirm patient information through interviews, questionnaires, and vital signs, and document it accurately in the electronic medical record according to documentation standards.
• Assist patients in preparing for physician examinations, including providing psycho-emotional support as needed.
• Assist with collecting, labeling, and processing specimens.
• Facilitate obtaining laboratory and imaging results.
• Work with the electronic medical records in-basket and respond to messages as delegated by an RN or provider.
• Help cover the front desk and provide backup for patient registration and scheduling as needed.
• Perform patient care tasks as delegated by a provider or RN, including injections and assistance with procedures.
• Support patient care and reinforce information about tests, labs, procedure preparation, treatment plans, prevention, and other health topics.
• Coordinate test and procedure results with a provider or RN.
• Prepare refill information for provider review and prescribing as needed.
• Assist with patient transportation as needed.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor and through safety huddles.
• Use equipment in accordance with policies, procedures, manufacturer directions, and standards.
• Follow policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care.
• Clean, stock, and maintain inventory for examination, medication, and supply rooms.
• Report acute problems and changes in a patient's condition.
• Apply high-reliability safety principles to all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.
• $2,000 starting bonus for eligible external talent.
• Float pay and mileage.

What This Job Offers

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