PRN Medical Assistant

Marathon Health11 months ago
Minneapolis, MN, United States
On-site
Part-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

We are currently looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our PRN team. The Medical Assistant is a key component of our care team and works closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care and provide an exceptional guest experience. Because of our unique model, our Medical Assistants oversee the full spectrum of the patient experience – acting both as a Medical Receptionist and assuming clinical responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Escorts patients to room and ensures that exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked
  • Reviews previous medical information and gathers any relevant updated health information from the patient to inform the provider
  • Takes vitals, performs blood draws, gives injections, bandages wounds, and assists with procedures. Works with contracted labs for additional tests
  • Prepares and administers approved medications and immunizations via oral, topical, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes as directed with a written order from the Provider
  • Partners with other members of the care team to develop an individual patient plan of care, including identifying and addressing gaps in care
  • Performs front desk duties including patient scheduling, medical record requests/abstraction, documentation, coordinating specialist visits, referrals, check-in, check-out, etc.
  • Records accurate and pertinent data in the medical record according to documentation guidelines
  • Processes test results and provides patients with timely results via e-message, mail, or phone as directed in written instructions by the Provider
  • Participates in outreach to patients to drive engagement among eligible groups
  • Maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care (may vary based on clinic needs)
  • Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or a related program
  • National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred. MA certification or registration is required for employment in states where it is mandated
  • CPR/BLS certification required at the start date

Preferred Qualifications

  • Phlebotomy experience is preferred

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: $22.00-$28.00/hr (Actual offer may vary depending on geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level)

Required Skills

Clinical Support
Medical Reception
Medication Administration
Phlebotomy
Vitals Management
Electronic Medical Records
Patient Care