Certified Medical Assistant

Title: Certified Medical Assistant Job Code: 5075 - Certified Medical Assistant Appointment: 100% Reports to: Patient Care Staff Manager Number of openings: 1 Location: Twin Cities This is a University of Minnesota position and is on-site at the Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC). It is a 100% appointment, 40 hours/week. The hours will range from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Some overtime or Saturday hours may be required. This is an AFSCME Healthcare position. Bargaining unit consideration begins on 3/18/26 and ends on 3/25/26. Please note, this position is not eligible for H‑1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program. Job Responsibilities Patient Contact/Care: 85% Conducts thorough and timely pre‑visit planning for each encounter according to standards. Prepares for each visit according to the pre‑visit plan. Assists with psychiatric or medical needs as they arise: performs EKGs, makes same‑day referrals to medical, lab follow‑up, and hospital transfers, or other. Interviews patients, checks vital signs, performs assessments appropriate to patient age and visit type, obtains consents, prints out lab reports, hospital discharge summaries, and related documents. Coordinates with scribes and interpreters for each patient visit. Completes providers' orders as appropriate. Assists providers with procedures and exams. Administers medications and injections, including vaccines. Teams with other medical/nursing assistants, laboratory and nursing staff, PSR's and others to support patient care and flow. Contacts patients with lab results or other needs. Provides patient health education materials around diet, symptoms or other areas as outlined in the after‑visit summary and/or care plan directed by a provider. Coordinates with the patient and other members of the care team to ensure patients receive assistance for medications, find transportation, or connect to community resources (food shelves, groups, shelters) as needed. Other duties 10% Maintains examining rooms, replenishes supplies, cleans instruments. Inventories and orders supplies. Actively participates in daily huddles, team meetings and other clinic initiatives. Participates in quality improvement projects to improve clinic flow and patient outcomes. Other duties as assigned. (5%) Qualifications Required qualifications: Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and certified by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), registered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or another National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited organization. Able to lift 30 lbs. CPR certified within 60 days of start date and continuously maintain CPR certification throughout employment. This position requires a negative TB test and a Hepatitis B vaccination upon hire. Preferred qualifications: Fluency in Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Vietnamese, or Laotian. Experience working in a Community Health Center or with clientele who experience many barriers to health care. Proficiency and interest in working with both medical and psychiatric patients in a primary care setting as part of a team. Proficiency in working with computerized medical records, Microsoft Word, and other software. Demonstrated/documented attention to detail and persistence in completing tasks. Demonstrated/documented ability to multi‑task, organize tasks, and prioritize. Demonstrated/documented high‑level communication skills to work with patients, staff, providers, and outside agencies. Demonstrated/documented excellent customer service skills. Demonstrated/documented respectfulness and ability to work with patients and staff from diverse cultures, languages, and backgrounds. Demonstrated/documented capacity to work on a team and make positive contributions to the team. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: Between $24.90 - $28.33 per hour, equating to $51,792 to $58,926.60 annually for a 1.0 FTE, depending on education, qualifications, and experience. Time Appointment: 100% Appointment Position Type: Civil‑Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer‑paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. Diversity and Inclusion The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr