Medical Assistant Pulmonary/Sleep

Allina Health; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus $2,000 for eligible外

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Nonprofit employer

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nursing staff in delivering timely, quality patient care. Duties include rooming patients, managing flow, administering medications, and communicating with patients.

Hours are 32 per week, 8-hour day shifts, with no weekends. The role will float between Plymouth Pulmonary and Sleep and Coon Rapids Sleep Clinic. A $2,000 starting bonus is available for eligible external talent, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Completed Medical Assistant program or comparable healthcare education with clinical training.
• Fewer than 6 months MA experience requires 160 hours of externship or practicum.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and manages patient flow.
• Assists with procedures and injections and patient teaching.
• Administers medication as directed and communicates with patients.
• Maintains EMR documentation and supports front desk when needed.
• Ensures safety and proper environment, stocks rooms and reports issues.

Education

Medical Assistant program or equivalent

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

Location Address

2855 Campus Drive550Plymouth, MN 55441

Date Posted

August 25, 2026

Department

62729900 Pulmonology and Sleep

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

32

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**

• .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift; 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. or 8:30a.m. - 5:0p.m. Day off: Wednesday- but willing to be flexible for department needs
• No weekends
• This position will float between Plymouth Pulmonary and Sleep and Coon Rapids Sleep Clinic
• Benefit Eligibility

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 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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.04 to $30.01 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring 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.

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 include:

• 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.