Medical Assistant (LPN/CMA/RMA/EMT)

Medical Assistant (LPN/CMA/RMA/EMT)

HealthPartners North Suburban Family Physicians has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant to join our team! This .775 fte (31 hours/week) position will be based at our Roseville clinic with potential for coverage at our Lino Lakes and Hugo clinics. This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus!

The schedule for this role is as follows:

Monday 8:45am – 6:15pm

Tuesday 7:15am – 2:15pm

Wednesday 8am – 4:30pm

Thursday 6:45am – 2:45pm

The Medical Assistants at North Suburban Family Physicians are responsible for a variety of duties including:

Perform functions that support/provide patient care:

• Patients are roomed according to rooming and/or clinic guidelines.
• Vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements are obtained and recorded accurately.
• Medication and clinical procedures are administered (according to authorized policy and demonstrating proficiency) and documented according to North Suburban Family Physicians policy. This may include DISCUS or AIMS assessment.
• Charts are reviewed for the presence of pertinent information relevant to today's encounter. This may include Prepared Practice work as developed by the team.
• Needed and requested health educational materials are provided to the patient and documented.
• Patients and their records are handled in a private and confidential manner per North Suburban Family Physicians policies.
• Seek medical and/or nursing assistance when encountering an acutely ill patient or a patient with a changing condition.
• Exam rooms and treatment rooms are prepared for examination of the patient and set up for procedures.
• Patient is prepared for medical interventions.
• The exam/procedure room is prepared, and the provider is assisted as needed.
• Charts are prepared and station records maintained which may include the following:
• MSRs are checked for completion and routed appropriately.
• Lab, x-ray and miscellaneous forms are prepared when requested.
• Drug refills are processed according to clinic protocols.
• Station logs, (i.e., pap, pathology, etc.) are monitored as assigned.
• Prepare charts for patient appointments as indicated by the type of clinic visit and the reason for the appointment according to established practices and procedures.
• Facilitate timely and accurate flow of communication within the clinic/location.
• Messages and test results are accurately received and relayed to the appropriate person/location in a manner consistent with clinic practices and/or standards.
• Gathers all necessary and appropriate information from a caller and relays information to the appropriate provider for necessary follow-up.
• Reception desk is informed of provider's schedule status. Will assist in coordination of urgent and non-urgent provider schedule changes to ensure patient and provider needs are met.
• Patient correspondence performed when requested.
• Patients are assisted in completing forms when appropriate.
• Cleaning and sterilizing procedures support infection control and OSHA standards.
• Instrument and equipment are prepared and sterilized according to procedure.
• Complete scheduled cleaning requirements for the designated work areas. Document completion of work to comply with infection control and OSHA standards.
• Implement other infection control procedures as needed.
• Adhere to protective clothing requirements.
• Clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized.
• Ensure that department inventory requests are processed and delivered in a timely manner.
• Responsible for supply requisitions according to clinic procedures.
• When receiving supplies, equipment and other authorized deliveries, check merchandise against packing slip and report all damages and discrepancies.
• Prepare returns for shipment with all appropriate documentation.
• All designated areas are stocked adequately. Expiration dates are routinely checked. Outdated supplies are removed and/or replaced.
• Maintains prescription sample supply cabinet as per clinic/location protocol.
• All equipment is properly maintained, and adequate records are kept.
• An inventory of instruments and equipment is kept current.
• Instruments and equipment are calibrated as needed and maintained in proper working order. All maintenance is documented.
• Maintain current or compliant status as determined by the appropriate accrediting body. You must let your Supervisor and Human Resources know if your certification/registration status changes.
• The Medical Assistant may work at any of the North Suburban Family Physicians clinic depending on clinic need.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position requires:
• High School diploma or GED
• FOR LPN: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and current LPN license in Minnesota
• FOR MA: Graduate of an accredited MA program OR Graduate of an accredited EMT program and current EMT License
• FOR RMA: Graduate of an accredited MA program and current Registration through AAMA or AMT
• FOR CMA: Graduate of an accredited MA program and Current Medical Assistant Certification through AAMA or AMT
• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling
• Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions
• Preferred requirements include:
• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration through AAMA or AMT
• At least six months recent (within the last 3 years) experience in a direct patient care setting
• Computer skills
• Physical requirements include:
• Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hand, ear and eye, sensory acuity and verbal ability to perform the functions of the position.
• The ability to work walking, standing, and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• The ability to lift, carry, bend, reach, squat, kneel on an occasional basis.
• The ability to read, analyze and collect data.