Responsibilities/Job Description:
Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Cardiology Care team in Burnsville, MN This is a 0.01 FTE (casual/on-call position), non-benefits-eligible opening. Clinic Hours of Operation are Monday–Thursday: 7:00AM–6:00PM and Friday: 7:00AM–5:00PM. NO WEEKENDS!
As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality patient- and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high-level functions within a care team to support the needs of the healthcare team and patients/families.
Responsibilities
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Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN, to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
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Follows the patient’s plan of care.
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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.
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Performs high and low risk technical procedures defined by the clinical setting includes medication administration, assistance with CPR, assistance with procedures and may include lab draws.
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Recognizes when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.
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Implements assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan.
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Documents care in the medical record.
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Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.
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Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patient.
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Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
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Responds appropriately to emergent situations
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Functions as care team assistant as needed
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Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team.
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Documents care in the medical record.
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Communicates verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
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Uses communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs
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Respect and ensures the confidentiality of all information regarding patients, staff members or Fairview business issues. Shares information only with those who need to know.
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Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served.
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Partners with patient/caregiver in care/decision making.
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Communicates in a respectful manner.
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Ensures a safe, secure environment.
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Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
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Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
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Provides patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver.
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As a member of the care team, continuously improve work processes, environment, and the overall experience to serve customers and meet business goals:
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Identify opportunities for improvement in workflow.
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Participate in meetings to support initiatives
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Communicate appropriately with team members
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Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience
Required Qualifications
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Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN Program is required.
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Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship
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Basic Life Support Certification is required.
Preferred Qualifications
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Ambulatory Care Experience is preferred.
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AAMA Certification is preferred.
Qualifications:
$22.96- $32.42 Hourly
