Medical Assistant

Hennepin County; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin County is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support in shelter-based clinics for the homeless. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with diverse populations and be part of a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with treatments, and maintaining clinical documentation. Ideal candidates will have a medical assistant diploma and relevant certifications. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations in a clinic setting.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and maneuver wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support services in shelter-based clinics.
• Take vital signs and complete documentation within the Epic system.
• Assist with exams, treatments, and manage inventory.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual

Education

Diploma or associate degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Tools

Epic

Job description

Hennepin County Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) is seeking a Medical Assistants (MA) to work in shelter-based clinics, who has an interest in and experience working with a diverse population in a clinic setting. This position will provide clinical support services to clients who are experiencing homelessness and will be cross trained to help staff other clinics in Public Health Clinical Services. The MA position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides primary care, care coordination, and acute care services to a wide variety of clients.

Hennepin Healthcare for the Homeless (HCH) is a respected leader in providing care to a diverse marginalized client base who are experiencing health disparities. The mission of HCH is to reduce health disparities, increase access, and promote health across communities with specialized services that value evidence-based, client-centered care to create empowered and healthy communities.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500referral bonus. For more information visit theemployee referral programpage.

Location and hours:

This position is on-site at the Health Care for the Homeless clinics and requires travel between clinic locations throughout Hennepin County. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This position will also require working one evening shift per week. No overnight or holiday shifts are required. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About this position type:

This is a fulltime, benefit earning positions.
This position is internally classified as a Medical Assistant.
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In this position, you will:

Interview clients presenting for care; take vital signs and complete required documentation within the Epic system.
Assist nurse practitioners and medical staff with exams and treatments; administer immunizations, draw blood, and maintain vaccine inventory and storage.
Perform limited lab tests, such as urine or sputum sample collection; assist in maintaining lab documentation, perform laboratory proficiency tests, and prepare lab specimens for transport.
Manage inventory and stock medications and supplies; assist with packing, stocking, and transport of supplies within the clinics.
Perform clean up after medical exams; maintain aseptic environment according to cleaning policies and schedules and clean and maintain clinical equipment including instruments, refrigerators, cabinets, and counter surfaces.
Schedule follow up appointments with clients utilizing Epic, the clinic's electronic health record system.

Need to have:

• Diploma or associate degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program that includes a clinical externship.
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

• Ability to perform the following duties with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Lift a child weighing up to 30-pounds from the floor.
  • Maneuver wheelchairs carrying patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
  • Walk and stand for long periods of time.
    

Nice to have:

• Six or more months of experience as a Medical Assistant providing services to medically underserved populations in a clinic setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience:
  • Working in a community health setting and/or working with diverse populations.
  • Using Epic or a similar Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to schedule and register clients and document client data/care.
  • In records management (e.g., filing charts and gathering, scanning, and abstracting chart materials).
  • In phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of:
  • Community resources and publicly funded assistance programs.
  • Appropriate standard and emergency procedures for handling sterile/contaminated materials.

Candidates with fluency inanother languagein addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department:

Public Health works to improve and protect the health of children, adolescents and adults who live, learn, work or play in Hennepin County. Our ultimate purpose is to promote physical and mental health, prevent illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions, reduce chronic diseases, and enhance the well-being of individuals affected by mental illnesses and serious emotional disturbances.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more atThe Bridge(login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Katie Bakke
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