Medical Assistant

Childrensheartclinic; Hugo (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to deliver family-centered care to pediatric patients. The role involves assisting with clinical procedures, maintaining patient comfort and confidentiality, and performing laboratory tasks. Candidates must possess relevant certification and experience to ensure high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Fringe benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of a MA program or equivalent nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional family-centered care; assist in procedures.
• Document patient information accurately during visits.
• Conduct laboratory specimen collection and testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory skills

BLS Certification

Education

Medical Assistant program certification

LPN/LVN or RN program completion

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. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving 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. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

At Children's Minnesota, we’re focused on a vision to become every family's essential partner in raising healthier children. We strive each day to create a work environment where professionals can come to bring this vision to life. In addition to hospitals in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, Children's has pediatric, specialty and rehab clinics throughout the metro area. Our Clinics not only offer a small office atmosphere; they also provide you the opportunity to become a valued member of a larger prominent Healthcare system.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant role will provide professional family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents as delegated by a provider or RN which may include the following duties:

*Escort patients to exam room and appropriately document information.
*Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by a clinician.
*Perform and assist with procedures and treatments as directed by clinician, such as; administering hearing/vision tests, rapid strep testing, nebulizer treatments and urine catheterizations.
*Perform laboratory specimen collection and processing to ensure the accurate and appropriate performance of patient testing while maintaining patient dignity, comfort and confidentiality.
*Maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all relevant laws, regulations and policies, procedures and standards.
*Fill in for lead role intermittently.

Location: Onsite

License/Certification/Registration:
*1) Completion of a MA program with a current MA certification/registration OR 2) completion of an LPN/LVN or RN program, required.
*Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required.

Experience:
*2 years of medical assistant experience with at least one of those years at Children's Minnesota.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills (if required by clinic site).
*Skills list based on clinic (see addendum).
*Performance review rating =/>3.
*Able/willing to float to clinics outside of primary area of expertise.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this 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.

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.