Medical Assistant/MA - Flex Workforce Float

Fairview Health Services; Croix Estates (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

PTO and Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minnesota is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Flex Workforce in Chisago. This 0.8 FTE role travels to multiple clinics to fill open shifts and support the care team. The MA gathers patient information, documents in the medical record, and assists with patient education while adhering to policies and care guidelines.

Travel may be required as part of the Flex position. Eligible for up to a $2,000 New Hire Sign-On Bonus and benefits including medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN (required).
• BLS certification required.
• Ambulatory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care as delegated by the physician/RN or the care team.
• Documents care in the medical record with accuracy.
• Assists with patient education and teaching per plan of care.
• Communicates effectively with patients and health care team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

BLS Certification

Ambulatory Care Experience

Education

Medical Assistant Program graduate or LPN

AAMA Certification

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Flex Workforce Team in Chisago, 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!

This MA position supports the Flex Workforce. Flex workforce employees regularly travel to multiple clinics to fill open shifts and "regular" travel is defined as the expectation to be available to travel 100% at any time to different locations based on the business needs. The length of the assignment at a location will vary based on need (i.e., 1 day for ill call or an extended period of time), which includes the expectation to travel to more than one clinic during the day at a moment's notice. The nature of travel expectations (100%) and schedule expectations (unpredictable) provide a clear distinction between flex workforce employees and the expectations for travel (none or occasionally) and schedules (predictable) for other employees.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN, to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
• 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, including medications, defined by the clinical setting.
• 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 patients.
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations
• Functions as care team assistant as needed
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Communicates verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Uses communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served.
• Partners with patient/caregiver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver.
• As a member of the care team, continuously improve work processes, environment, and the overall experience to serve customers and meet business goals:
• Identify opportunities for improvement in workflow.
• Participate in meetings to support initiatives
• Communicate appropriately with team members
• Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Care Experience
• AAMA Certification

Benefit Overview

• 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!

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