Medical Assistant General Surgery

Allina Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement or CME

Job summary

Allina Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers and the nursing staff in delivering timely patient care. Duties include rooming patients, managing flow, administering injections, and coordinating care with RN and physicians.

This role primarily serves the General Surgery Clinic with potential cross-training opportunities, based at multiple clinics in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The ideal candidate completed a Medical Assistant program, holds a CMA or equivalent

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education/experience to meet required principle competencies.
• Medical Assistant program or comparable healthcare education with clinical training.
• Candidates with ≤6 months of Medical Assistant experience must complete ≥160 hours of clinical externship.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, manage flow, collect information and document in EMR.
• Assist with physician exams and provide psycho-emotional support.
• Collect, label and process specimens.
• Obtain lab/imaging results and coordinate with providers.
• Support front desk and patient registration as needed.
• Administer injections and assist with procedures.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Dependability

Education

Medical Assistant program completed

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology

Job description

Location Address: 280 North Smith Ave Suite 700A Saint Paul, MN 55102-2972

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 32

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

**$2,000 starting bonus available for eligible external talent** .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shift No weekends Benefit Eligibility Assists the Surgical and Procedural Service Line, primarily supporting the General Surgery Clinic, with opportunities to cross-train within the department once fully onboarded and established in the role. Primarily based at the United Campus - Doctors Professional Building, with one day per week currently scheduled at the Apple Valley Clinic. Eligible for mileage reimbursement when traveling beyond the assigned home site. May occasionally float to other clinic locations to provide cross-coverage and support alternate providers as needed.

Job Description

Provides support to providers and the nursing staff in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services. Some duties include assisting with rooming patients, managing patient flow, administering medication, and communication with patients.

Principle Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data
• Collects and confirms pt information via interview, questionnaires, vital signs and accurately documents in EMR according to documentation standards
• Assists patients, as necessary, to prepare for physician exam, including providing psycho-emotional support
• Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens
• Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results
• Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages as delegated by RN or provider
• May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration/scheduling
• Performs patient care tasks as delegated by Provider or RN
• Performs injections
• Assists with procedures
• Supports patient care and reinforces patient information regarding tests, labs, procedure preparation, treatment plan, preventative or other health information
• Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider or RN
• May prepare refill information for provider to review and prescribe
• May assist with patient transportation
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor and via safety huddles
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards
• Follows all policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care
• Cleans, stocks, maintains inventory for exam, medication and supply rooms
• Reports any acute problems and changes in patient's condition
• Applies High reliable safety principles to all interactions
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
• Candidates must have completed a Medical Assistant program or a comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training
• Candidates with fewer than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed a minimum of 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent clinical practicum

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous Medical Assistant experience
• Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology Licenses/Certifications

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA - AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA - AMT)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA – NHA)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA – NCCT)
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA - NHA)

Physical Demands

Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.04 to $30.01 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include

• Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer

Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)