Medical Assistant/LPN - Golden Valley

About North Memorial Health

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness, and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture, designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove, as well as a network of 23 clinics, including 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers, and emergency care offerings covering five counties.

• Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as a Level II pediatric trauma center.
• Maple Grove Hospital, established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU and the largest Family Birth Center in the state (5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered).

Both hospitals have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list and the 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

About This Position

The Medical Assistant will manage patient flow throughout the clinic and assist providers in the management and treatment of their patients. Patients come from a variety of backgrounds and age groups, requiring individualized care including infants, children, adolescents, adults, or geriatrics. The focus of the Medical Assistant is on collaborative, supportive, and delegated tasks as described in the Blaze Health Medical Assistant scope of practice. Delegable tasks and competencies are specific to the role of the Supervising Nurse and Supervising Provider and are described by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

The Medical Assistant receives direction and collaborates with the Clinic Supervisor, Clinic Manager, and Providers to meet the defined goals of the customer, shift, department, and organization. Communication with the healthcare team regarding progress, concerns, questions, or problems is an essential element of the role.

Unit-based skills lists outline specific expectations, including technical procedures with competency assessment/validation. Skill and competency validations will occur upon hire and on a schedule determined by Blaze Health based on their Mandatory Education, Training, License, Registration, and Certification policy.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent (i.e., GED) required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program accredited by a recognized accrediting organization (e.g., Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) with on-the-job experience and training, OR
• Graduate of a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) program accredited by a national health services organization (e.g., American Medical Technologists) with on-the-job experience and training and passing the RMA certification exam, OR
• Six (6) months of previous Medical Assistant experience within the North Memorial Health system.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Passed X-Ray Operator’s examination, or willing to take the exam according to individual clinic needs.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Registered Medical Assistant certification required if an RMA program was attended.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of and skill in using computer software applications.

Benefits

As a non-profit organization, North Memorial Health offers the following benefits for most part-time and all full-time positions:

• Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages.
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans.
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3,000 per child.
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon (10% off weekly childcare tuition).
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement.
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit-eligible team members.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

North Memorial Health recognizes that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and makes every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. We strive to ensure everyone feels valued and part of our community through initiatives that reinforce diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We aim to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, helping us provide effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives, we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

Pay

Salary Range: B11 ($19.76 - $29.64), based on experience. Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked. Eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000, prorated based on FTE.

Schedule

• Hours per two-week pay period: 80 (full-time).
• Shift: Days, 8 hours (5 days/week).
• Schedule: Hours anytime between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
• Weekend Requirement: None.
• Call Requirement: None.
• Remote or On-site: On-site.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Health insurance benefits are available for this position, with multiple health plans offered based on workgroup eligibility.