Medical Assistant Internal Medicine Uptown Clinic

Position Overview

Location: 1221 W Lake St Suite 201, Minneapolis, MN 55408-3565
Schedule: Day (United States of America)
Salary: $21.55 to $29.35 per hour

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
• Confirms information with patient when necessary and documents per practice.
• Collects patient information via interview, questionnaires, vital signs and accurately documents in EMR according to rooming standards.
• Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
• Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results and notifies provider of abnormalities.
• Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages as delegated for provider.
• Provides backup to front desk and patient registration/scheduling as needed.
• Performs patient care tasks as delegated by Provider or RN, including injections and assistance with procedures.
• Provides patient information regarding test/procedure preparation, treatment plan, and preventative health measures.
• Coordinates test and procedure results with provider or RN and prepares refill information for provider review.
• Assists with patient transportation and maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Reports environmental risks, equipment malfunctions, and changes in patient's condition to the Supervisor.
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions, and adheres to high reliability safety principles.
• Cleans, stocks, and maintains inventory for exam, medication, and supply rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with the education and/or experience needed to meet the required competencies as listed in the job description.
• Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical/Dental coverage
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer with benefit eligibility/offerings determined by FTE and union representation status.