Medical Assistant

Healthcare Support Staffing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare staffing firm is seeking a Medical Assistant in Minneapolis, MN. This position involves supporting the healthcare team and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a Medical Assistance Diploma, and AHA BLS certification, along with strong customer service and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, EMR systems, and an understanding of insurance processes is preferred. This role offers a proactive environment aimed at improving patient experiences.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use office software.
• Understanding of Medicare and commercial insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support quality patient care within a healthcare team.
• Gather information to support patient visits.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation for each patient.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Ability to prioritize work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistance Diploma

AHA BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EMR systems

Job description

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

Job Description

As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality patient- and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high level functions within a care team to support the needs of the healthcare team and patients/families. The Medical Assistant will gather information and documents to support the patient visit. The medical assistant is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and practice guidelines, promoting teamwork with all members of the health care team, maintaining complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient and continually looking for opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Medical Assistance Diploma
• AHA BLS certification
• Medical Assistant with at least 6 month of experience
• EPIC experience always preferred
• Basic Computer and Phone skills
• Reliable, good with patients, good team player, okay with fact paced work environment
• Excellent customer service, public and patient relation skills, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and fluctuation in workload.
• Self Motivated Problem Solver

Additional Information

Hours for this Position:

Minimum Education/Licensures/Qualifications:

• 2 years of Medical customer service rep experience
• Understanding of Medicare and Commercial insurance
• Able to verify insurance
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and computer literacy
• Must have EMR skillset
• Strong attention to detail, multi-tasking, communication, and organizational skills are essential
• Demonstrated ability to accurately perform data entry and pay close attention to detail