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Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Minneapolis, MN 55455

Shift/Schedule: Day shifts, 3 Months

Pay Rate: $20-$21/Hr.

Hours Per Week: 40

Hours Per Day: 8

Days Per Week: 5

Duties

Performs delegated medical functions under the direction of a physician, authorized practitioner or RN in the delivery of care for all assigned patient populations, in accordance with all policy, procedure and practice guidelines. Supports providers in the delivery of patient care services. Prepares examining areas and patients for examination, procedure or treatment by physician or other authorized practitioner. Obtains vital signs and records patient's medical history and other relevant data. Assists physician with patient examinations, treatments and/or procedures. Administers injections or assists with treatments/procedures under direction of authorized practitioner. May perform administrative duties such as coordinating and monitoring patient appointments, In-basket management, admissions and/or procedures, organizes/maintains medical records and perform business-related tasks. As a health care advocate, supports patient focused care and provides patient instruction.

Experience: Previous ambulatory care experience preferred. Microsoft office and EPIC preferred

Coordinates and monitors patient appointments for provider visits, and procedure(s).

• Monitors provider schedules and organizes patient through put.
• Sends/receives patient medical record information following confidentiality guidelines and
• Helps obtain/ensure diagnostic test results for provider/authorized practitioner review is
• Available.
• Verifies necessary forms requiring patient signature are completed.
• Enters patient demographic and insurance information into EMR.
• Verifies patient demographic and insurance information.
• Standards.

Delivers patient care as delegated by the RN to assigned patient population, or individual

patient.

• Screens and follows up on test results.
• Patient history employing critical thinking skills.
• Prepares and maintains exam/treatment rooms for patient visits and restocks supplies as needed.
• Maintains medication and immunization records.
• Obtains and records vital signs.
• Accurately documents care in the medical record.
• Prepares patient for and may assist with examinations, procedures and/or treatments.
• Adheres to infection control policies/procedures for exam room and instrument/equipment cleaning.
• Rooms patient(s) and gathers data for patient assessment Obtains, evaluates and records.
• Prepares and administers oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications and immunizations as directed by supervising Provider and as permitted by state law.

Skills

Communicates effectively with patients and other members of the healthcare team.

• Utilizes available resources to support communication with population served.
• Documents patient communication and clinical treatments accurately and appropriately.
• Monitors patient wait time and communicates with patient when there are delays.
• Serves as a communication liaison between the physician and patient.
• Complies with established risk management and safety procedures.
• Manner.
• Communicates verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates concerns to delegating provider/authorized practitioner or RN in an effective
• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Adapts communications to individual's understanding.

Provides patient instruction as delegated.

• Treatment plan within their scope of practice and as directed by supervising physician.
• Individual patient needs.
• Identifies community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention to meet
• Educates patient on health maintenance, disease prevention, and compliance with patient's
• Explains office policies and procedures.

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental

level of population served.

• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Partners with patient/care-giver in care/decision making.
• Provides patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/care-giver.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.

Universal Competencies

Commitment to Patient Centered Care

• Helps improve processes to meet customer/patient needs and desires.
• Physical capability, sexual orientation, spiritual belief, change in
• Demonstrates awareness of different patient/customer needs and desires, and
• Always puts patient/customer needs first.
• Adjusts approach to provide care, including those related to cultural.
• Scope/complexity of patients, etc..
• Orientation, race, primary language, age, size, gender, gender identity,
• Respects confidentiality and HIPPA guidelines.

Follows and Supports Code of Conduct

• Law and for each other.
• Maintains the integrity and strict confidentiality of patient records and
• Safe and free from discrimination and harassment.
• Models integrity in patient care, business and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains a welcoming work environment that is physically and emotionally.
• Policy or Code of Conduct.
• UMPhysicians business information.
• Reports illegal or unethical conduct or suspected violations of UMPhysicians
• Supports UMPhysicians' values of Service, Innovation and Respect.
• Contributes to an ethical work environment by demonstrating respect for the

Commitment to Operational Excellence

• Understands and supports mission and vision of UMPhysicians.
• Demonstrates interpersonal values of compassion, respect, teamwork and
• Diversity.
• Demonstrates pursuit of innovation and excellence using inquiry and
• Promotes positive work environment and employee recognition.
• Mentorship

Education

Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN
• MA program must be accredited through one of these two websites.
• Https://www.chea.org/
• Https://www.caahep.org/students/find-an-accredited-program Required License/Certification/Registration: AHA BLS

Preferred Experience

• Ambulatory Care Experience
• License/Certification/Registration AAMA Certification

Certifications & Licenses

• Infection Control
• BLS

License/Certification/Registration

• Medical Assistant

Skills: Required

• INFECTION CONTROL
• EPIC
• MICROSOFT OFFICE
• LIAISON

Additional

• TRADING
• EMR
• MAINTENANCE
• PATIENT CARE
• DISCRIMINATION
• LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
• RN
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
• PATIENT EDUCATION

Minimum Degree Required: Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Languages: English( Speak , Read , Write )