Medical Assistant/MA

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Medical Assistant for an 1.0 FTE role (80 hours per two-week pay period). The position supports a patient- and family-centered care team with responsibilities including injections, phlebotomy, vaccine administration, vital signs, and specimen collection.

The ideal candidate will hold a Medical Assistant Diploma with an externship or CMA/AMT certification and valid BLS.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Diploma with 160-hour externship completed.
• Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) credential earned or in process.
• Medical Technologist (AMT) credential may apply.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required/supported.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care as delegated by physician or RN to assigned patient populations.
• Prioritizes work based on patient acuity and provider schedule.
• Performs high- and low-risk procedures including injections, phlebotomy, and vaccine administration.
• Communicates effectively with the care team about compliance and concerns.
• Ensures continuity of care and documents care in the medical record.

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma with externship (160 hours)

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

Medical Technologist (AMT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Clinics and Surgery Center in Minneapolis, MN This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening.

Clinic Hours of Operation

are Monday–Friday: 6:00AM–6:00PM. NO WEEKENDS!

As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality patient- and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high-level functions within a care team to support the needs of the healthcare team and patients/families. The Medical Assistant delivers care as delegated by the physicians/authorized practitioner, or registered nurse (RN) to assigned patient populations or individual patients. Delegates care may include (but is not limited to): medication administration, vaccine administration, injections, phlebotomy (blood draws), assisting with sterile procedures, collecting vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN, to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
• Prioritizes work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient/family preferences, provider schedule, in collaboration with the physician/authorized practitioner and other health care team members.
• Performs high and low risk technical procedures defined by the clinical setting includes medication and vaccine administration, specimen collection, assistance with CPR.
• Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.
• Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patients.
• Documents care in the medical record.

Required Qualifications

• Possess a Medical Assistant Diploma with proof of completion of a 160-hour externship or
• Certified Medical Assistant American Associate of Medical Assistants or
• Medical Technologist American Medical Technologists
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status