Medical Assistant/MA - Family Practice Clinic

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering quality patient-centered care. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, ensuring that patients receive the best possible support during their visits. You will be responsible for gathering information, documenting care, and enhancing the patient experience through effective communication and teamwork. Located in a vibrant community, this role provides a chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying a supportive work environment. With a sign-on bonus and benefits, this is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about patient care.

Benefits

$2000 New Hire Sign On Bonus

Benefits-eligible opening

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver care as delegated by healthcare practitioners.
• Document care accurately in the medical record.
• Engage in process improvement for better patient experience.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Public relations skills

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Adaptability to change

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Basic Life Support Certification

AAMA Certification

Job description

Job Overview

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.

This position is eligible for a $2000 New Hire Sign On Bonus!

This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening.

The Medical Assistant will gather information and documents to support the patient visit. The medical assistant is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and practice guidelines, promoting teamwork with all members of the health care team, maintaining complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient and continually looking for opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

• 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.
• Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Partners with patient/care-giver in care/decision making.
• Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience.

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.

Other Skills We Desire:

• Excellent customer service, public relations and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work with a fluctuation in workload while working independently.
• Ability to adapt to change and engage in ongoing process improvement.
• Flexibility to work at other sites is encouraged.