MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CORRECTIONS MEDICINE - ST. LOUIS COUNTY JAIL

Aspirus Health•Duluth, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspirus is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the St. Louis County Jail Medicine team in Duluth, Minnesota. Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisory Nurse and Medical Provider, the Medical Assistant supports Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners by coordinating patient visits and performing designated procedures and patient care. The role also participates in quality and safety control and provides clinic support services when not providing patient care. The schedule is a rotating day and evening schedule, with 8-hour shifts and every other weekend required. The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE, or 80 hours biweekly. A sign-on bonus is offered. The role requires prolonged standing and walking, assisting with lifting and moving patients, supplies, and equipment, and frequent reaching. The work environment has moderate noise, regular exposure to blood-borne disease risks, laboratory testing reagents, possible unpleasant patient elements, and hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience in a medical setting and/or correctional care; alternatively, one of the listed credentials may qualify: Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from a Medicare-recognized organization, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from American Medical Technologists, or licensure as a Paramedic, EMT, RT, or other licensure recognized under CMS Meaningful Use standards.
Upon hire, BLS certification designated as BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Knowledge of clinical or medical assisting practice standards, ambulatory family practice support, commonly used family practice equipment, medical record documentation, customer relations, and computer keyboarding.
Ability to perform tasks within the scope of education and experience; maintain confidentiality; exercise good judgment and personal responsibility; and remain composed under stressful conditions.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, demonstrate positive customer relations and a professional image, use a telephone, and perform routine computer data entry.
Ability to write legibly, see, hear, speak English, and read.
Basic writing and mathematical skills and intermediate speaking and reasoning skills.
Ability to provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of patient growth and development.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing and walking, assisting with lifting and moving patients and equipment, and lifting up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar classes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient visits and assist Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners.
Perform designated procedures and patient care, including administering injections.
Participate in quality and safety control.
Provide support services within the clinic when not providing patient care.
Work collaboratively with care providers and support staff to meet patients’ health care needs.
Maintain patient confidentiality and communicate effectively with people involved in delivering health care services.
Travel between clinics and/or departments as assigned.