Job Information
Fairview Health Services Medical Assistant/ MA - Family Practice in Andover, Minnesota
Overview
Fairview Health Services are looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Andover Clinic! This position is approved for 60 hours every two weeks and is benefit eligible position. This position also qualifies for a $4000 sign on bonus. To get a better understanding of all the benefits we at Fairview have to offer, such as medical, dental insurance, 401k/403b and PTO, click here! (https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract)
The M Health Fairview Clinic in Andover has 15 different specialties and 26 providers. This position will be working 10-hour shifts.
Responsibilities Job Description
As a member of the patients care team, Medical Assistants support quality patient- and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high standard functions within a care team to support the needs of the healthcare team and patients. The Medical Assistant will collect information and detail the patient's visit. The MA is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and practice guidelines, promoting communication with all members of the team, maintaining complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient and continually looking for opportunities to improve processes and workflow.
Medical Assistants deliver care as delegated by the patients Physicians, or RN. They are able to prioritize work based on need, available resources, patient preferences, provider schedule, and work in collaboration with the physician/authorized practitioner as well as other health care team members. You may also perform high, and low risk, technical procedures during your daily work which could include: medication administration, assistance with CPR, assistance with procedures which may include lab draws
We find that those who excel in this role are also able to:
Easily communicates compliance and concerns to others involved with patient care
Partner with patient and/or care-giver in care/decision making
Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience
Recognizes when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences
Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patient
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN
Basic Life Support Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Ambulatory Care Experience
AAMA Certification
Other Skills We Desire:
Excellent customer service, public relations and communication skills
Ability to prioritize and work with a fluctuation in workload while working independently
Ability to adapt to change and engage in ongoing process improvement
Flexibility to work at other sites is encouraged
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status