Medical Assistant/MA - Dermatology Clinic

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join their Dermatology Care team in Fridley, MN. This is a 0.7 FTE (56 hours per two-week pay period) position, benefits-eligible, with clinic hours of operation Monday–Thursday: 7:00AM–6:00PM and Friday: 7:00AM–5:00PM. NO WEEKENDS!

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, 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 in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Uses communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN Program is required.
• Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Care Experience is preferred.
• AAMA Certification is preferred.

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! For additional information, please visit: here.

Pay

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

Schedule

Tentative Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30am-4:00pm