Medical Assistant/MA - Urgent Care Clinic

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Highland Park Urgent Care clinic in St. Paul, MN. This 0.9 FTE position offers a benefits-eligible role with day/evening/weekend shifts and a potential sign-on bonus up to $2000.

Responsibilities include delivering delegated care, following care plans, performing procedures, documenting in the medical record, and collaborating with the care team to ensure continuity and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN program.
• A clinical externship is required for non-certified MA applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)

Responsibilities

• Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN to assigned patient population.
• 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 including 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
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Communicates verbal and written information clearly and timely
• Uses communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs
• Respects and ensures confidentiality of all information
• Demonstrates ability to tailor care to developmental level
• 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
• As a member of the care team, identify opportunities for workflow improvement and participate in initiatives

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

LPN Program

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Urgent Care team at our Highland Park clinic in St. Paul, MN This is a 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening. Urgent Care Operating Hours are M-F 9:30am-8:30pm, Sat and Sun 8:30am-5:30pm. This position requires working day/evening and weekend shifts. Shift differential compensation for evening and weekend hours! This position is eligible for up to a $2000 New Hire Sign On Bonus!

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 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
• 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
• Respect and ensures the confidentiality of all information regarding patients, staff members or Fairview business issues. Shares information only with those who need to know.
• 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
• Graduate of an LPN program
• A clinical externship is required for non-certified MA applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)

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!

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