Medical Assistant Primary Care

AHS Allina Health System; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus $2,000

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing staff in delivering timely, quality patient care. Responsibilities include rooming patients, managing patient flow, documenting information in EMR, and assisting with exams and injections.

The role offers day shifts (8- or 12-hour), 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period), no weekend work, mileage reimbursement, and eligibility for benefits. A $2,000 starting bonus is available for external talent.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with education/experience per job description.
• Completed Medical Assistant program or comparable healthcare education.
• At least 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent for those with ≤6 months MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and manage patient flow.
• Document patient information and vitals in EMR.
• Assist with exams, injections, and procedures.
• Support front desk and patient registration as needed.
• Coordinate test results with providers.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Education

Medical Assistant program or comparable healthcare education program

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Location Address: 1540 Lake St S Forest Lake, MN 55025-2628 Date Posted: November 05, 2026 Department: 62089900 Allina Health Group Forest Lake Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8/12 combo shift Hours Per Week: 36 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT 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
• 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8- and 12-hour day shifts
• No weekends
• Floating between clinics is required
• Eligible for mileage reimbursement
• Benefit eligible

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

• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains 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.
• Performs 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, 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: $22.04 to $30.01 per hour

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 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.

Benefits

• 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 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)