Clinic Assistant, Dual Trainee

Children's Minnesota; Minnesota; On-site; USD 13,500 - 19,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking a Clinic Assistant as part of a grant-funded Dual Trainee Program, supporting providers in clerical and patient care tasks within a pediatric clinic.

The trainee will work 0.6 FTE, maintain good academic standing, observe Medical Assistants, and perform CA duties while enrolled in a Medical Assistant program.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Post-high-school training in a health care setting and/or pediatric experience preferred.
• Computer knowledge.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and staff in the clerical and patient care aspects of the pediatric clinic.
• Work as Clinic Assistant (CA) within the Dual Trainee Program grant.
• Observe and shadow Medical Assistants while completing tasks as a CA.
• Coordinate a weekly schedule with the direct leader to fit business needs and class schedule.

Skills

Customer service

Computer knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Tools

Medical terminology

Job description

About Children's Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. It is an independent, not‑for‑profit system that serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As the Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital.

Position Summary

This position exists to assist the providers and staff in the clerical and patient care aspects of the pediatric clinic. The Dual Trainee Program is a grant‑funded program through the state of Minnesota in which an individual works as a Clinic Assistant (CA) while completing a Medical Assistant program through a school chosen by Children’s. The expectation is that the individual works a 0.6 FTE, benefit‑eligible position while maintaining a ‘good’ status in school while taking full‑time credits. The trainee will work with Medical Assistants, observing and shadowing their tasks while completing the tasks assigned to them as a CA. The trainee will work with their direct leader to create a weekly schedule that fits business need, FTE and their class schedule. If the individual does not maintain a ‘good’ status in school or the position, they will be removed from the grant program and the CA position.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• BLS certification required
• Post‑high‑school training in a health care setting and/or pediatric experience preferred
• Computer knowledge
• Medical terminology preferred
• Demonstrated customer service skills and organizational skills

Benefits

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. The position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on‑call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.