Medical Assistant/MA - Endocrinology(Temp. Position)

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Endocrinology Specialty Care team at the Clinics and Surgery Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This benefits-eligible temporary assignment is 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period). The clinic operates Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; no weekends are required. As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality, patient- and family-centered care by performing a variety of functions for the healthcare team and patients. The role gathers information and documents to support patient visits, follows policies and practice guidelines, promotes teamwork, maintains complete and timely clinical documentation, and seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or graduate of an LPN program.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or MTN.
A clinical externship is required for non-certified Medical Assistant applicants with less than six months of Medical Assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory care experience.
AAMA certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver care as delegated by a physician, authorized practitioner, or RN, for an assigned patient population or individual patient.
Follow the patient’s plan of care and prioritize work based on acuity, available resources, patient and family preferences, and provider schedule in collaboration with the care team.
Perform high- and low-risk technical procedures as 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 accurately in the medical record.
Communicate compliance and concerns to the delegating physician, authorized practitioner, or RN; communicate clearly and promptly with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
Take action to assure continuity of care for assigned patients and respond appropriately to emergent situations.
Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines, and maintain confidentiality of patient, staff, and Fairview business information.
Provide respectful, individualized care that reflects the developmental level and needs of the population served; partner with patients and caregivers in care and decision-making.
Help ensure a safe and secure environment and modify clinical interventions based on the population served.
Function as a care team assistant as needed.
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.