Fairview Health Services
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Medical Assistant supports the Sleep Lab clinical team by performing technical procedures, administering medication, and assisting with patient care. They are responsible for documenting care in medical records and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Medical Assistant or LPN program and hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Experience in ambulatory care and AAMA certification are preferred.
Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Sleep Lab Clinical Care team at our West Bank Clinic in Minneapolis, MN This is a 0.01 FTE (casual on-call position), non-benefits-eligible opening. Clinic Hours of Operation are Monday–Thursday: 7:00AM–6:00PM and Friday: 7:00AM–5:00PM. NO WEEKENDS! 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.
Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN, to assigned patient population, or individual patient. Follows the patient’s plan of care. Prioritizes 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. Performs 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. Recognizes when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences. Implements assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan. Documents care in the medical record. Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN. Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patient. Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines. Responds appropriately to emergent situations Functions as care team assistant as needed Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team. Documents care in the medical record. Communicates verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner. Uses communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs Respect and ensures the confidentiality of all information regarding patients, staff members or Fairview business issues. Shares information only with those who need to know. Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served. Partners with patient/caregiver in care/decision making. Communicates in a respectful manner. Ensures a safe, secure environment. Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs. Modifies clinical interventions based on population served. Provides 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: Identify opportunities for improvement in workflow. Participate in meetings to support initiatives Communicate appropriately with team members Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN Program is required. Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship Basic Life Support Certification is required.
Ambulatory Care Experience is preferred. AAMA Certification is preferred.
Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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