Medical Assistant Outpatient Mental Health

Allina Health • Woodbury, MN

15h • $22 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. This is a 1.0 FTE position (80 hours per two-week pay period) with an 8-hour day shift, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., based on business needs, with a consistent schedule and no weekends. Some travel to nearby clinics (within 25 miles) may be required for business or staffing needs, and mileage reimbursement is available. A $2,000 starting bonus is available for eligible external talent.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
• Candidates 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 (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed a minimum of 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent clinical practicum
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR 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 preferred. 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), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA - NHA)

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
• Collects and confirms pt information via interview, questionnaires, vital signs and accurately documents in EMR according to documentation standards.
• Assists patients, as necessary, to prepare for physician exam, including providing psycho-emotional support
• Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
• Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results.
• Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages as delegated by RN or provider.
• May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration/scheduling.
• Performs patient care tasks as delegated by Provider or RN
• Performs injections.
• Assists with procedures.
• Supports patient care and reinforces patient information regarding tests, labs, procedure preparation, treatment plan, preventative or other health information.
• Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider or RN.
• May prepare refill information for provider to review and prescribe.
• May assist with patient transportation.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor and via safety huddles.
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
• Follows all policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care.
• Cleans, stocks, maintains inventory for exam, medication and supply rooms.
• Reports any acute problems and changes in patient's condition.
• Applies High reliable safety principles to all interactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars
• Dedicated well-being navigators
• Many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree