Medical Assistant (0.6 FTE) - Allergy Service

JOB DETAILS Department

• Allergy Service (multi-site*)
• FTE: 0.6 (48 hours per pay period)
• Workdays:
• Monday -
• Friday
• Shift(s):
• Days
• Shift
• Length: 8 hours
• Location:
• In-Person
• Other: Driver's License and Vehicle Required
• *The main clinic is located in the Clinic and Specialty Center in downtown Minneapolis. This role may require metro travel to provide coverage at North Loop, Richfield, and Golden Valley clinics - and future expansion allergy clinics. The role requires a state issued driver's license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Purpose of this position: 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 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 Performs other duties as assigned

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