Medical Assistant/MA - Vascular Clinic

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join their Specialty team (Vascular/Veins/Wounds) in Maplewood, MN. This is a 0.01 FTE (casual on-call position), non-benefits-eligible opening.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN, to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
• 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.
• 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 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).