Medical Assistant/MA - Recovery Clinic

Fairview Health Services; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is looking for a Medical Assistant to support its flex workforce across multiple clinics, including Forest Lake and Fridley. This role involves hands-on care, performing technical procedures, and ensuring patient-centered care while offering benefits and a sign-on bonus for new hires.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability insurance

PTO and Sick and Safe Time

Tuition reimbursement

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Requires graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN.
• Basic Life Support Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Follows the patient’s plan of care.
• Performs high and low risk technical procedures.
• Documents care in the medical record.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Technical procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN

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 team. This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening.This position is eligible forup to a $2000 New HireSign On Bonus!

This position is a flex position, floating to sites at Forest Lake, Fridley and UMMC West Bank Riverside campus.

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.

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

$22.51-$31.78 Hourly

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 team. This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening.This position is eligible forup to a $2000 New HireSign On Bonus!

This position is a flex position, floating to sites at Forest Lake, Fridley and UMMC West Bank Riverside campus.

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.

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.