Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Surgery Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant on its Orthopedic Specialty Care Team at the Orthopedic Surgery Clinic in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the University of Minnesota campus. The clinic provides care for a broad spectrum of bone and joint injuries and complex conditions affecting the ankles, feet, hands, shoulders, elbows, and spine, as well as musculoskeletal tumors, serving pediatric and adult patients. The Medical Assistant supports quality, patient- and family-centered care by performing a variety of functions within the care team and gathering information and documentation for patient visits. The role requires following applicable policies, procedures, and practice guidelines; promoting teamwork; maintaining complete, timely, and accurate clinical documentation; and continually seeking opportunities to improve processes and workflow. This is a 1.0 FTE, benefits-eligible position, equivalent to 80 hours per two-week pay period. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a potential limited Saturday-morning rotation. The position is eligible for up to a $2,000 new-hire sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or an LPN program.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or MTN.
For non-certified Medical Assistant applicants with less than six months of Medical Assistant experience, a clinical externship is required.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory care experience.
AAMA certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver care as delegated by a physician, authorized practitioner, or RN to assigned patients.
Follow each patient's plan of care and prioritize work in collaboration with the physician or authorized practitioner and other care team members, considering patient acuity, resources, patient and family preferences, and provider schedules.
Perform high- and low-risk technical procedures appropriate to the clinical setting, including medication administration, assistance with CPR and procedures, and potentially lab draws.
Recognize when care approaches need to account for age or cultural differences.
Implement assigned parts of the patient teaching plan and provide education based on assessed learning needs.
Document care in the medical record completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Communicate compliance, concerns, and other verbal and written information clearly, accurately, respectfully, and promptly to the delegating clinician and care team.
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 in ways appropriate to patient and family needs.
Protect the confidentiality of patient, staff, and Fairview business information, sharing it only with those who need to know.
Adjust care and service to reflect the developmental level and needs of the population served; partner with patients and caregivers in care and decision-making; and individualize care plans and clinical interventions.
Help ensure a safe and secure environment.
Identify workflow improvement opportunities, participate in meetings supporting initiatives, communicate appropriately with team members, and engage in changes that improve the work environment and patient experience.