Medical Assistant/MA - Primary Care Clinic

Fairview Health Services; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their Primary Care team in Elk River, MN. This part-time role (0.7 FTE) involves supporting patient and family-centered care, performing technical procedures, and ensuring continuity of care. Candidates must be graduates from an accredited program and hold a Basic Life Support Certification. The position offers generous benefits and a sign-on bonus of up to $2000.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Ambulatory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows the patient’s care plan and prioritizes work based on patient acuity.
• Performs technical procedures including medication administration and lab draws.
• Documents care in the medical record and communicates with healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN

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 Primary Care team in Elk River, MN This is a 0.7 FTE (56 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening.This position is eligible forup to a $2000 New HireSign On Bonus!

Tentative Schedule:

Mon- 6:45am-6:15pm

Wed- 10am-5:30pm

Fri- 6:45am-5:15pm

Tues/Thurs- OFF

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. 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