Medical Assistant - Clinic Laboratory

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a casual Medical Assistant  for the Northeast Clinic Laboratories (0.01 FTE). Primary site is M Health Fairview Clinic - Vadnais Heights,and M Health Fairview Clinic - Hugo, and M Health Fairview Clinic - Blaine. Shifts are 8 hours in length and will vary between opening shifts starting at 6:30am and closing shifts ending at 6:15pm. Shifts may vary based on business needs.

 

Staff that travel between clinics are compensated with mileage reimbursement, as well as additional $3/hour float pay when travelling to applicable locations.

 

This Medical Assistant plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory healthcare environment. The Medical Assistant in the Clinic Laboratory gathers information to support the patient visit. This includes laboratory specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow, scheduling tests, and providing results as appropriate. The Medical Assistant also performs waived and moderate testing, performs routine analysis and, using standard operating procedures (SOP), operates and maintains instrumentation and information systems. The Medical Assistant works independently under general supervision in the Clinic Laboratory.

 

Job Expectations:

• Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens. perform waived or moderate testing and report results.
• Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate technique following established SOP
• Perform routine testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient, cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Phlebotomy.
• Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.
• Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
• Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.
• Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication, and conflict resolution. This may include:
• Schedule tests/procedures according to SOPs
• Verify patient demographic and billing insurance information for lab only employees
• Explain test procedures when applicable to patients in a manner geared to gain their confidence and cooperation and relieve anxiety about the test.
• Supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required

 

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree which includes the completion of a clinical internship of at least 3 months duration or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA’88

 

License/Certification/Registration

• Completion of American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Phlebotomy Technician Certification (ASCP, ACA, AMT) within 12 months of hire
• Certification must be maintained at the expense of the employee and is required for continued employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

Benefit Overview

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Qualifications:

$22.51-$31.78 / Hourly

Salary : $23 - $32