Medical Assistant, Bariatrics

HealthPartners; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HealthPartners in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their Bariatrics team. This part-time role involves utilizing broad-based skills in patient care and ancillary services to aid providers in accordance with organizational standards.

Candidates should be graduates of accredited Medical Assisting programs and possess strong clinical skills along with effective communication abilities. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
• BLS provider status in accordance with AHA guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in patient care and ancillary services.
• Maintain standards of clinical skills and professional ethics.
• Safely operate health testing equipment.

Skills

Strong clinical and human relations skills

Effective communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assisting program

One or more years of experience in a related field

Tools

Health Testing Equipment

Personal Computer

Photocopier

FAX Machine

Telephone

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Medical Assistant to join our Bariatrics team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

Utilizing broad-based skills in basic patient care, ancillary services, and business office practices, aids providers in accordance with PNHS standard and policies.

Work Schedule

Part-time .6 fte. Variable Monday through Friday 7am to 5pm.

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Graduate from a Medical Assisting program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong clinical and human relations skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and maintain standards of clinical skills and professional ethics as established by the AAMA.
• Basic computer/keyboarding/mouse skills required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure safety of patients.
• Safely and effectively operate the following: Various Health Testing Equipment (depending upon specialty area), Personal Computer, Photocopier, Printer, FAX Machine, and Telephone.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• One or more years of experience desirable (preferably in a related field of medicine).

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!