Medical Assistant Primary Care

Principle Responsibilities

Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
Confirms information with patient when necessary and document per practice.
Collects patient information via interview, questionnaires, vital signs and accurately document in EMR according to rooming standards.
Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results and notify provider of abnormalities.
Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages as delegated for provider.
May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration/scheduling.
Performs patient care tasks as delegated by Provider or RN
Performs injections.
Assists with procedures.
Provides patient information regarding test/procedure preparation, treatment plan, preventative or other health information.
Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider or RN.
Prepares refill information for provider to review and prescribe.
Assists with patient transportation.
Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees.
Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
Follows all policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care.
Cleans, stocks, maintains inventory for exam, medication and supply rooms.
Reports any acute problems and changes in patient's condition.
Applies High reliable safety principles to all interactions.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Candidates must have completed a Medical Assistant program or a comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training
• Candidates with fewer than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed a minimum of 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent clinical practicum
• Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, Previous Medical Assistant experience, Medical Terminology
• Licenses/Certifications: Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire), Medical Assistant certification preferred. Acceptable certifications include: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA - AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA - AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA – NHA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA – NCCT), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA - NHA), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA - NHA)

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous Medical Assistant experience
• Medical Terminology
• Licenses/Certifications: Medical Assistant certification preferred. Acceptable certifications include: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA - AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA - AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA – NHA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA – NCCT), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA - NHA)

Physical Demands

• Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Shift, Weekend and/or Other Differentials

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 10-hour day shifts
• No weekends
• Floating is required

Pay Range

$23.48 to $29.96 per hour

Benefit Summary

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Employee Resources Groups (ERGs)
• Community Involvement and Volunteering Events
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program