Medical Assistant/MA - Dermatology Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its Dermatology Care Team at the Clinics and Surgery Center in Minneapolis. This full-time, benefits-eligible position is 80 hours per pay period. The Medical Assistant supports quality, patient- and family-centered care by performing clinical and care-team functions that address the needs of patients, families, and the healthcare team. 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.; weekends are not required. The position is eligible for a new-hire sign-on bonus of up to $2,000. The Medical Assistant delivers delegated care, follows patient care plans, performs technical procedures, supports patient education and care coordination, documents care, communicates with patients and the healthcare team, and contributes to improvements in workflows and the patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN Program.
For non-certified applicants with less than six months of Medical Assistant experience, graduation from an accredited school with a clinical externship is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory care experience.
AAMA certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver care as delegated by a physician, authorized practitioner, or RN to the assigned patient population or individual patient.
Follow the patient’s plan of care.
Prioritize work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient and family preferences, and provider schedules in collaboration with the care team.
Perform high- and low-risk technical procedures defined by the clinical setting, including medication administration, assistance with CPR and procedures, and potentially lab draws.
Recognize when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.
Implement assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan and provide education based on assessed learning needs.
Document care in the medical record.
Communicate compliance concerns and other relevant information to the delegating physician, authorized practitioner, or RN.
Take action to ensure continuity of care for assigned patients.
Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
Respond appropriately to emergent situations and function as a care-team assistant as needed.
Communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, respectfully, and in a timely manner with healthcare team members and patients or families, using approaches appropriate to their needs.
Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and Fairview business, 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.
Ensure a safe and secure environment and individualize care plans and clinical interventions to meet patient needs.
Identify workflow improvement opportunities, participate in meetings supporting initiatives, communicate appropriately with team members, and engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience.