Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Allina Health; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Allina Health in Faribault, MN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing staff in delivering timely, quality patient care. You will room patients, manage flow, document in EMR, prepare patients for exams, and assist with injections and procedures.

The role requires completing a MA program or similar healthcare training, with external externship hours if experience is limited. Union employment and a 10-hour shift pattern are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Medical Assistant program or a comparable healthcare education program with clinical training.
• Fewer than six months MA experience? must have completed a minimum of 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent practicum.
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED; Medical Terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, manage patient flow and obtain adequate patient information/data.
• Document patient information in EMR per standards.
• Assist with patient preparation for exams and provide psycho-emotional support.
• Administer injections and assist with procedures as delegated by Provider or RN.
• Support front desk and patient registration/scheduling as needed.
• Ensure a safe environment and report equipment issues.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Clinical Skills

Education

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Location Address: 100 State Ave Faribault, MN 55021-6337

Date Posted: October 02, 2026

Department: 62039900

Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length: 10 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: MLPNA-2-Faribault Clinical Technicians-LFC

Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary: 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.

Key Position Details

**$2,000 starting bonus available for eligible external talent**

FTE 1.0 (80 hours per two week pay period)

10-hour day/evening shift Mon - Fri 8a - 6p with Tuesdays off

No weekends

Union contract

Job Description

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

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

Pay Range

Pay Range Pay Range: $23.87 to $33.24 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

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish.