Medical Assistant

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization dedicated to youth health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide both clinical and administrative support. In this part-time role, you will assist Nurse Practitioners, ensure efficient clinic operations, and contribute to a welcoming environment for patients.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

403b account (3% employer match)

23 days of PTO

11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a clinic setting.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and assist in patient care.
• Administer medications and educate on health topics.
• Manage front desk coverage as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Education

Certification by AAMA

Accredited medical assistance training

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Face to Face Health and Counseling is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of youth ages 11–24. We offer health care, counseling, and programs for homeless youth.

The Medical Assistant provides both clinical and administrative functions to ensure quality patient care and efficient operation of the clinic. The primary role of the position is to provide support to Nurse Practitioners and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care, organization, and communication. The Medical Assistant also provides coverage for the front desk team, as needed, to ensure patients have an efficient and welcoming experience.

This is a 37.50 hour a week part-time position and requires availability during all hours of operation Monday through Friday. Additional hours available to provide coverage for PTO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide clinical support to assure time sensitive and smooth clinic flow.

· Assist with rooming and scheduling to determine preventive health or acute care visit.

· Review patient’s health history and presenting concerns/symptoms, and prepare them for exam or visit as indicated.

· Utilize standing orders for appropriate care.

· Administer medications as ordered by providers.

· Record and monitor immunizations with MIIC.

· Follow safe vaccine storage and the documentation process for the Minnesota Vaccine for Children program and UUAV.

· Provide health education on variety of topics including preparation for gynecological exam, STI prevention and treatment, and family planning methods in a nondirective style of education.

· Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient’s test results.

· Clean and autoclave speculums and clinic instruments.

· Clean and stock exam rooms with supplies daily.

· Provides coverage for the front desk team, as needed, to ensure patients have an efficient and welcoming experience.

· Provides all services guided by the evidence-based principles for helping youth overcome homelessness.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Certification by AAMA at time of employment or within 6 months of hire preferred.

· Completion of an accredited medical assistance training program.

· Minimum of one year of experience in providing patient care and laboratory services in a clinic setting.

· Excellent computer skills experience with electronic health records.

· Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic, economic, racial and cultural backgrounds.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Face to Face we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

LOCATION:

Essential Onsite – This role requires the employee to be onsite.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Ability to perform the duties outlined in the job description.

· Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

· Requires working under stress in emergency situations.

· Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

· Requires manual dexterity and coordination sufficient to operate a copier, calculator, telephone, scales, thermometer, and sphygmomanometer; and to administer oral and IM medications.

· Responsibilities may involve occasional lifting of equipment/supplies, usually less than 25 pounds.

Appropriate accommodations for physical demands will be made for individuals with disabilities.

BENEFITS:

The pay rate for this position is between $24 and $25, based on qualifications.

Face to Face offers benefits which include health, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, 403b account (3% employer match) as well as 23 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays.

Face to Face is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse groups, including persons of color, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply. Former clients are also encouraged to apply.