Medical Assistant - Primary Care
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 full-time position (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per two-week pay period) with 10-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends. Hours may vary, with start times as early as 6:45 AM and end times as late as 5:30 PM.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
- Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship
- 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
- Previous Medical Assistant experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants
Responsibilities
- Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
- Confirms information with patient when necessary and document per practice.
- Collects patient information via interview, questionnaires, vital signs and accurately document in EMR according to rooming standards.
- Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
- Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results and notify provider of abnormalities.
- Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages as delegated for 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.
- Provides patient information regarding test/procedure preparation, treatment plan, preventative or other health information.
- Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider or RN.
- Prepares refill information for provider to review and prescribe.
- Assists with patient transportation.
- Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
- 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
- Programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support well-being journey
- Employee resource groups (ERGs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
