Medical Assistant/MA - Andover Urgent Care

Fairview Health Services; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their Urgent Care team in Andover, MN. This role requires working with patients to provide high-level care, ensuring continuity of service while collaborating with healthcare professionals. Offers a generous benefits package, including a sign-on bonus of up to $2000.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

PTO and Sick Leave

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Ambulatory Care Experience preferred, AAMA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows patient’s plan of care and prioritizes work based on patient needs.
• Performs technical procedures like medication administration and documentation.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team and responds to emergencies.

Skills

Patient Care

Technical Procedures

Communication

Documentation

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Overview

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the

communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all

share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or

supporting those who do, your work matters.

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Urgent Care team in Andover, MN This is a 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening.This position is eligible forup to a $2000 New HireSign On Bonus!

The Fairview Urgent Care teams work together to ensure we are providing the best care for our patients. With 12 different urgent care locations, you may be asked to travel to anothersite that is outside your “home grouping” whenneeded. We offer urgent care at: Andover, Bloomington–Oxboro, Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Edina, Highland Park, Lakeville, Mall of America, Maplewood, North Branch, River Falls, or Woodwinds (Woodbury). If you travel out of your home sites, we do offer a monetary incentive to thank you for being flexible.

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.

Responsibilities

• Follows the patient’s plan of care.
• 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 administration, assistance with CPR, assistance with procedures and may include lab draws.
• Recognizes when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.
• Implements assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.
• Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patient.
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations
• Functions as care team assistant as needed

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN is required.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Care Experience is preferred.
• AAMA Certification is preferred.

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 for additional 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.

EEO Statement

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