Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Evening/Weekend Shifts

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Highland Park Urgent Care clinic in St. Paul, MN. This 0.9 FTE position offers a benefits-eligible role with day/evening/weekend shifts and a potential sign-on bonus up to $2000.

Responsibilities include delivering delegated care, following care plans, performing procedures, documenting in the medical record, and collaborating with the care team to ensure continuity and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or 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.
• 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 including 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 clearly and timely
• Uses communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs
• Respects and ensures confidentiality of all information
• Demonstrates ability to tailor care to developmental level
• 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
• As a member of the care team, identify opportunities for workflow improvement and participate in initiatives

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

LPN Program

Job description

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Highland Park Urgent Care clinic in St. Paul, MN. This 0.9 FTE position offers a benefits-eligible role with day/evening/weekend shifts and a potential sign-on bonus up to $2000.

Responsibilities include delivering delegated care, following care plans, performing procedures, documenting in the medical record, and collaborating with the care team to ensure continuity and quality patient care.