Medical Assistant - Albert Lea, MN - RR 26-16134

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Albert Lea, MN
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 11 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM | Tuesday: 8:00 AM–1:30 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | 20 Hours/Week | Part-Time
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate: $22–$24/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support front-office and back-office clinical operations. The ideal candidate will have phlebotomy, venipuncture, and electronic medical record experience, along with strong communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Support front-office and back-office clinical operations.

• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and answer incoming phone calls.

• Room patients and record vital signs.

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture.

• Administer vaccines as required.

• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) and Point-of-Care (POC) testing.

• Maintain accurate patient records and electronic medical record documentation.

• Provide additional clinical and administrative support as needed.

• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.

• Support patient education and health outreach initiatives.

• Help create a positive and efficient patient care experience.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, excluding externship.

• Phlebotomy and venipuncture experience required.

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience required.

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

• Good computer skills.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required.

• Experience with front-office and back-office operations, EKGs, Point-of-Care testing, patient scheduling and rooming, vital signs monitoring, blood draws, and vaccine administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.