Hennepin Healthcare
Medical Assistant (0.8 FTE) - Richfield Clinic
Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
We are currently seeking a part-time Medical Assistant (0.8 FTE) to join our team at the Richfield Clinic. This role will work a day shift (8 shifts per pay period). 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 program (CACREP-accredited programs or U.S. Armed Forces medical services training programs) that includes a clinical externship, as evidenced through educational transcripts Preferred Qualifications
Experience with EPIC or similar electronic health record Proficient with Microsoft Office Software 6 months related experience or HHS externship Possesses active certification by the AAMA, AMT, or NHA at time of hire Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standards Knowledge of medical terminology Ability to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and/or schedule patients Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse workforce and patient population Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff Basic computer knowledge Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information Ability to meet departmental performance expectations related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, and customer service License / Certifications
Credentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within thirteen (13) months of employment Must have and maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification or the ability to obtain this within the first three months of employment
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We are currently seeking a part-time Medical Assistant (0.8 FTE) to join our team at the Richfield Clinic. This role will work a day shift (8 shifts per pay period). 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 program (CACREP-accredited programs or U.S. Armed Forces medical services training programs) that includes a clinical externship, as evidenced through educational transcripts Preferred Qualifications
Experience with EPIC or similar electronic health record Proficient with Microsoft Office Software 6 months related experience or HHS externship Possesses active certification by the AAMA, AMT, or NHA at time of hire Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standards Knowledge of medical terminology Ability to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and/or schedule patients Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse workforce and patient population Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff Basic computer knowledge Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information Ability to meet departmental performance expectations related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, and customer service License / Certifications
Credentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within thirteen (13) months of employment Must have and maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification or the ability to obtain this within the first three months of employment
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