Medical Assistant Primary Care

Allina Health

BLOOMINGTON (MN)

On-site

USD 331,000 - 427,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support Benefits

Well-being program

Job summary

Allina Health in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing staff. You will room patients, manage patient flow, collect information, assist with exams, procedures, injections, specimens, and coordinate results with RNs and doctors.

This role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program (or similar) and a CMA/RMA/CCMA or MA certification. BLS certification is preferred; 1.0 FTE with weekday shifts.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience to meet required competencies.
Completed Medical Assistant program or comparable healthcare education with clinical training.
Fewer than 6 months MA experience requires ≥160 hours of externship or practicum.
Preferred: High school diploma or GED.
Preferred: Prior Medical Assistant experience.
Preferred: Medical Terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

Room patients, manage patient flow and obtain adequate patient information/data.
Collects and confirms patient information; documents in EMR.
Assist patients to prepare for physician exam; provide psycho-emotional support.
Assist with collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
Facilitate obtaining lab/imaging results.
Work with EMR and respond to messages as delegated by RN or provider.
May help cover front desk and patient registration/scheduling.
Perform patient care tasks as delegated by Provider or RN.
Performs injections and assists with procedures.
Support patient care and reinforce information about tests, labs, and treatment plans.
Coordinate results with provider or RN.
May prepare refill information for provider review.
May assist with patient transportation.
Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
Report environmental risks or equipment malfunctions; follow safety procedures.
Maintain exams, medication, and supply room inventory.
Report acute changes in patient condition; apply safety principles.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

EMR documentation

Vital signs

BLS certified

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant program

MA certification

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Medium Work*:
Benefit Eligibility

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Provides support to providers and the nursing staff in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services. Some duties include assisting with rooming patients, managing patient flow, administering medication, and communication with patients.

Principle Responsibilities

Room patients, manage patient flow and obtain adequate patient medical information/data.
- Collects and confirms pt information via interview, questionnaires, vital signs and accurately documents in EMR according to documentation standards.
- Assists patients, as necessary, to prepare for physician exam, including providing psycho-emotional support
- Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
- Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results.
- Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages as delegated by RN or provider.
- May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration/scheduling.

Perform patient care tasks as delegated by Provider or RN
- Performs injections.
- Assists with procedures.
- Supports patient care and reinforces patient information regarding tests, labs, procedure preparation, treatment plan, preventative or other health information.
- Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider or RN.
- May prepare refill information for provider to review and prescribe.
- May assist with patient transportation.

Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor and via safety huddles.
- Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
- Follows all policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care.
- Cleans, stocks, maintains inventory for exam, medication and supply rooms.
- Reports any acute problems and changes in patient's condition.
- Applies High reliable safety principles to all interactions.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description

Candidates must have completed a Medical Assistant program or a comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training

Candidates with fewer than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed a minimum of 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent clinical practicum

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Previous Medical Assistant experience

Medical Terminology

Licenses/Certifications

Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross

Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Medical Assistant certification preferred. Acceptable certifications include:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA - AAMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA - AMT)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA - NHA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA - NCCT)

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA - NHA)

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:

Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)

10-hour day shifts; 6:45 a.m. - 5:15p.m., four days per week

No weekends

Benefit Eligibility

Occasional floating with mileage reimbursement

Pay Range

Pay Range: $24.30 to $31.01 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you must need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

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