Medical Assistant (0.8 FTE) - Mobile Clinic (grant-funded)

Medical Assistant (0.8 FTE) - Mobile Clinic

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Hennepin Healthcare is hiring a Medical Assistant for our Mobile Clinic in Minneapolis. This is a grant-funded position (funded through June 30, 2027). This part-time Medical Assistant role will work eight shifts per pay period (8 hour shifts; includes potential evenings and rotating weekends). This benefit-eligible role is union represented and primarily works day shift. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and advancement. Successful applicants must have a valid driver's license.

Summary

Under the direction/delegation of a physician(s) or other clinical care team members, the Medical Assistant contributes to the health and well-being of patients by providing quality and competent patient & family centered care/services that meet HCMC and departmental standards.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers (ie, Nurse Practitioners) including: administer medications, injections, and immunizations, spirometry, tympanometry, apply minor dressings and splints, connect patients to portable monitors e.g. pulse oximetry, nebulization, glucose monitoring, and urethral catheterization and other clinical duties as delegated within the Medical Assistant scope of practice Set up for and provide direct assistance to physicians and other licensed care providers with medical examinations and procedures including: colposcopy, flex sigmoidoscopy, minor surgery Perform specimen collection including: blood draws, sputum samples and urine samples Perform hearing and vision screens and developmental testing Review patient information as required by the rooming process and competently enter information into the patient medical record Perform basic patient care activities including: place patients in rooms, take and chart vital signs

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Diploma or Associate's Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant school (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) that includes a clinical externship or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, as evidenced through educational transcripts Positions in a mobile clinic setting are periodically required to operate the mobile clinic; candidates must have a valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record Proficient with Microsoft Office Software months related experience or HHS externship Possesses active certification by the AAMA, AMT, or NHA at time of hire Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standards Knowledge of medical terminology Ability to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and/or schedule patients Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff Basic computer knowledge Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, customer service, etc License/Certifications: Credentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within thirteen (13) months of employment Must have and maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification or the ability to obtain this within the first three months of employment Valid driver's license