Medical Assistant/MA - Vascular Clinic

Position Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Specialty team (Vascular/Veins/Wounds) in Maplewood, MN. This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening. Clinic Hours of Operation are Monday–Thursday: 7:00AM–6:00PM and Friday: 7:00AM–5:00PM. NO WEEKENDS! This position will require travel to our clinics in Wyoming, Minneapolis, Woodbury, Edina, and Maple Grove to support business needs. This position is eligible for up to a $2000 New Hire Sign On Bonus! As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality patient- and family-centered care by performing a variety of high-level functions to support the healthcare team and patients/families. The role involves gathering necessary documentation to support patient visits, adhering to all policies and procedures, promoting teamwork, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and continually seeking opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN to the 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, including 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 the delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.
• Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patients.
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
• Functions as a care team assistant as needed.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team.
• Communicates verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Uses communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs.
• Respects 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 the ability to provide care or service by adjusting approaches to reflect the developmental level of the population served.
• Partners with the patient/caregiver in care and decision making.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes the plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on the population served.
• Provides patient education based on the assessment of learning needs of the patient/caregiver.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in workflow.
• Participates in meetings to support initiatives.
• Communicates appropriately with team members.
• Engages in change to improve the work environment and patient experience.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Graduate of an LPN program
• A clinical externship is required for non-certified MA applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association, Red Cross, or MTN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Care Experience
• Wound Care Experience
• AAMA Certification

Benefits & Perks

• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plans
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• And more!

Compensation Disclaimer: An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer will be honored.

EEO Statement: EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.