Medical Assistant (Primary Care)

Allina Health•Eagan, MN

3d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides support to providers and nursing staff in delivering timely, quality patient health care services. The role includes rooming patients, managing patient flow, administering medication, and communicating with patients. The position is based at Allina Health Group Eagan in Eagan, Minnesota, and is scheduled for a 0.9 FTE day shift consisting of 8-hour shifts and 36 hours per week, with no weekend rotation. The position requires completion of 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. A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire, is required. Medical Assistant certification is preferred. The pay range is $22.04 to $30.01 per hour. A $2,000 starting bonus is available for eligible external talent. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, paid time away, retirement savings plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education as applicable, student loan support resources, and well-being resources. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies.
Completion of a Medical Assistant program or comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training.
For candidates with fewer than six months of Medical Assistant experience: completion of at least 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent clinical practicum.
Must have one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous Medical Assistant experience.
Medical terminology.
Medical Assistant certification: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), or 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.
Collect, label, and process specimens.
Facilitate obtaining laboratory and imaging results.
Work with the electronic medical record 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 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, preventative care, and other health information.
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 or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor and through safety huddles.
Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or 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 patients' conditions.
Apply high-reliability safety principles to all interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage.
PTO/time away.
Retirement savings plans.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.
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.