Medical Assistant

Midwest Spine Institute, LLC; Minnesota; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Paul is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative tasks. The role involves managing clinic flow, assisting providers, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one of the required education credentials.
• Two years’ experience in a specialty health care clinic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinic schedules and ensure efficient clinical flow.
• Assist the provider during patient exams and complete clinic rooming process.
• Participate in development of protocols and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Integrity

Independence

Adaptability/Flexibility

Stress Tolerance

Cooperation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current BLS/CPR certification for health professionals

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: St. Paul - Doctors Professional Building - St Paul, MN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $24.50 - $28.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Description

Job Title: MedicalAssistant (MA/RMA/CMA/LPN/EMT)

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Supervisor of Clinic Services

Summary/objective

• Performs a variety of patient care activities and administrative responsibilities for clinic patients and physicians following established standards and practices.

Essential functions

• Manage an efficient, organized clinical flow at all office locations.

• Manage clinic schedules and communicate in a timely manner any scheduling issues with direct supervisor.

• Prepare clinic prior to the scheduled date organizing all pertinent information to ensure efficient clinic flow.

• Enter X-ray orders according to individualized provider protocols.

• Stock exam rooms before and after clinic to assure all pertinent supplies and forms are available.

• Complete the clinic rooming process which includes assisting with gathering all pertinent patient information to prepare both the patient and provider for the exam.

• Assist the provider during the patient exam as requested, which may include dressing changes and suture/staple removal.

• Enter all patient orders as directed by the provider and fax according to protocol.

• Schedule patient appointments as needed.

• Understand interdepartmental workflows and processes to assist with identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Participate in development of protocols, policies, and procedures for Patient Coordinators.

• Assist in compliance with regulatory agencies (OSHA, Department of Health, DEA, etc.) and appropriate documentation and record keeping as it applies to the Clinical Care Team.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Competencies/Qualifications

• Integrity. Honest and ethical behavior in all actions.

• Independence. Ability to work from a variety of locations with little supervision and the ability to get things done autonomously.

• Adaptability/Flexibility. Open to change and variety of workload.

• Stress Tolerance. Ability to accept criticism to improve performance.

• Cooperation. Pleasant attitude with others.

Work Environment

• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range

• Occasionally requires working irregular hours

Physical demands

• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 30 pounds

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time

Travel required

• Ability to drive own motor vehicle to various clinic sites as required.

• Maintains a current driver’s license

Required education and experience(must need at least one of the following):

• FOR MA: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

• FOR RMA: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and current Registration through AAMA

• FOR CMA: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and current Medical Assistant Certification through AAMA

• FOR LPN: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and current unencumbered LPN license

• FOR EMT: Graduate of an accredited EMT program plus current EMT license (National/Minnesota)

• Current BLS/CPR certification for health professionals

• Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions

• Knowledge of spine and neurological conditionspreferred.

Preferred education and experience

• Two years’ experience in a specialty health care clinic

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Midwest Spine & Brain Institute (MSBI) is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. MSBI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, status with respect to public assistance, or other protected class status.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.