Medical Assistant/MA - Urgent Care Clinic

Medical Assistant Opportunity

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Urgent Care team in Brooklyn Park, MN. This is a 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening. Urgent Care Operating Hours are M-F 9:30am-8:30pm, Sat and Sun 8:30am-5:30pm. This position requires working day/evening and weekend shifts. Shift differential compensation for evening and weekend hours! This position is eligible for up to a $2000 New Hire Sign On Bonus!

As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality patient- and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high-level functions within a care team to support the needs of the healthcare team and patients/families. The Medical Assistant will gather information and documents to support the patient visit. The medical assistant is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and practice guidelines, promoting teamwork with all members of the health care team, maintaining complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient and continually looking for opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN, to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
• Following the patient's plan of care.
• Prioritizing 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.
• Performing 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.
• Recognizing when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.
• Implementing assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan.
• Documenting care in the medical record.
• Effectively communicating compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.
• Taking action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patient.
• Adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Responding appropriately to emergent situations.
• Functioning as care team assistant as needed.
• Communicating effectively with other members of the health care team.
• Communicating verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Using communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs.
• Respecting and ensuring the confidentiality of all information regarding patients, staff members or Fairview business issues. Sharing information only with those who need to know.
• Demonstrating ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served.
• Partnering with patient/caregiver in care/decision making.
• Communicating in a respectful manner.
• Ensuring a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizing plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifying clinical interventions based on population served.
• Providing 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:
• Identifying opportunities for improvement in workflow.
• Participating in meetings to support initiatives.
• Communicating appropriately with team members.
• Engaging in change to improve the work environment and patient experience.

Required 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ambulatory Care Experience
• AAMA Certification

Benefit Overview:

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! Please follow this link for additional information:

Compensation Disclaimer:

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement:

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status