Medical Assistant Dual Trainee - Clinic Assistant

Diversityminnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking passionate individuals for a Medical Assistant Dual Trainee Program. This unique opportunity allows trainees to work as Clinic Assistants while completing their Medical Assistant education, with up to $8,000 in tuition assistance available. The role involves supporting pediatric care by assisting with vital checks, patient documentation, and medical procedures. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care to children and adolescents, all while gaining invaluable experience in a supportive environment. This is a perfect chance for those eager to learn and grow in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Tuition assistance up to $8,000

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible scheduling around classes

Qualifications

• Excitement for new experiences in pediatric care.
• Ability to assist in clerical and patient care aspects.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and staff in clerical and patient care tasks.
• Perform laboratory specimen collection and maintain patient dignity.

Skills

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Passion for pediatric care

Willingness to learn and grow

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program (ongoing)

Job description

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .

Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Position Overview The Medical Assistant Dual Trainee Program at Children's Minnesota is a training program through the state of Minnesota where an individual works as Clinic Assistant while completing a Medical Assistant program at Rasmussen University, Anoka Technical College, or Century College. The program comes with up to $8,000 in tuition assistance for each trainee, to be used by July 2026.

The expectation is that the individual works in a 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two weeks), benefit eligible position while maintaining a 'good' status in school while taking full time credits. The trainee has the option to complete their unpaid externship with Children's or outside of Children's with set externship hours decided by the school program. There will be no requirement to repay funding to Children's for the MA program, unless the individual chooses to utilize tuition reimbursement if funding runs out. The trainee will complete their on-the-job training in a setting amongst Medical Assistants to observe and shadow tasks while completing the tasks assigned to them as a Clinic Assistant. The trainee will work with their direct leader to create a weekly schedule that fits business need, their FTE, and flows around their class schedule.

If the individual does not maintain a 'good' status in school or their position or is not taking full time classes per semester, they would be removed from the grant program and their CA position.

Please apply if you are interested and we will contact you to with more information.

Watch a video about Medical Assisting at Children's Minnesota: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCwGSXOydS0

What is a Clinic Assistant at Children's MN? (position during training)

T he Clinic Assistant exists to assist the providers and staff in the clerical and patient care aspects of the pediatric clinic such as rooming, vitals, screening, swab collections, and use of medical data systems.

What is a Medical Assistant at Children's MN? (position after training) The Medical Assistant role provides professional family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents as delegated by a provider or RN which may include the following duties:
* Escort patients to exam room and appropriately document information.
* Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by a clinician.
* Perform and assist with procedures and treatments as directed by clinician, such as; administering hearing/vision tests, rapid strep testing, nebulizer treatments and urine catheterizations.
* Perform laboratory specimen collection and processing to ensure the accurate and appropriate performance of patient testing while maintaining patient dignity, comfort and confidentiality.
* Maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all relevant laws, regulations and policies, procedures and standards.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of first COVID-19 vaccine dose, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children's Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

Qualifications:
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Excitement for new experiences Willingness to learn and grow Passion for pediatric care
Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.