Medical Assistant/MA - Organ Transplant Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Medical Assistant to join the Organ Transplant Care team at its Clinics and Surgery Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is a benefits-eligible 1.0 FTE position, equivalent to 80 hours per two-week pay period. Clinic operating 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 may be eligible for a new-hire sign-on bonus of up to $2,000. The Medical Assistant supports quality, patient- and family-centered care by performing a range of functions for the care team and patients. The role delivers delegated care, follows and supports individualized plans of care, performs clinical procedures, documents and communicates care, contributes to patient education, and helps maintain continuity and safety. The employee also participates in efforts to improve workflows, the work environment, and the patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN Program.
Basic Life Support certification.
Non-certified applicants with less than six months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory care experience.
AAMA certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver care as delegated by a physician, authorized practitioner, or registered nurse to assigned patients.
Follow the patient’s plan of care and individualize care to meet patient needs.
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.
Adjust approaches to account for age, developmental level, cultural differences, and the needs of the population served.
Implement assigned aspects of patient teaching plans and provide education based on assessments of patient or caregiver learning needs.
Document care in the medical record.
Communicate compliance, concerns, and other verbal and written information clearly, accurately, respectfully, and in a timely manner.
Take action to ensure continuity of care for assigned patients and respond appropriately to emergent situations.
Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
Function as a care team assistant as needed and communicate effectively with other health care team members.
Respect and protect the confidentiality of patient, staff, and Fairview business information, sharing it only with those who need to know.
Partner with patients and caregivers in care and decision-making.
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.