Urgent Care MA — Evenings/Weekends, Sign-On Bonus

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,000

Benefits- eligible

Shift differential for evenings/weekn

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Urgent Care team at 0.875 FTE. The role supports physicians and nurses with a focus on patient-centered care, documentation, and adherence to care plans.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited MA program or LPN program, have BLS, and be able to work day/evening and weekend shifts. New hire sign-on bonus up to $2,000 is offered.

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.
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations
• Functions as care team assistant as needed
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Communicates verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Uses communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs
• Respect and ensures the confidentiality of all information regarding patients, staff members or Fairview business issues. Shares information only with those who need to know.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served.
• Partners with patient/caregiver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver.
• As a member of the care team, continuously improve work processes, environment, and the overall experience to serve customers and meet business goals:
• Identify opportunities for improvement in workflow.
• Participate in meetings to support initiatives
• Communicate appropriately with team members
• Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience

Education

Medical Assistant Program (accredited)

LPN program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

AAMA Certification (preferred)

Job description

Fairview Health Services in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Urgent Care team at 0.875 FTE. The role supports physicians and nurses with a focus on patient-centered care, documentation, and adherence to care plans.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited MA program or LPN program, have BLS, and be able to work day/evening and weekend shifts. New hire sign-on bonus up to $2,000 is offered.