Surgical Medical Assistant — 28 hrs/wk, No Weekends

Fairview Health Services; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Fridley, MN is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Surgical Specialties Clinic. This 0.35 FTE position supports the care team by gathering information, documenting visits, and assisting with high-level clinical tasks.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, requires completion of an accredited MA program or LPN, and BLS certification. Clinic hours are Mon-Thu 7:00 AM–6:00 PM and Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no weekend work.

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)

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.

Skills

Ambulatory Care Experience

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

LPN program

AAMA Certification

Job description

Fairview Health Services in Fridley, MN is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Surgical Specialties Clinic. This 0.35 FTE position supports the care team by gathering information, documenting visits, and assisting with high-level clinical tasks.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, requires completion of an accredited MA program or LPN, and BLS certification. Clinic hours are Mon-Thu 7:00 AM–6:00 PM and Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no weekend work.