What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Lakes Dermatology Clinic position at Fairview Health Services?
Job Overview:
M Health Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our team at the Wyoming Lakes Dermatology Clinic located in Wyoming, MN. Join M Health Fairview, the largest healthcare system in the state! The M Health Fairview Wyoming Lakes Dermatology Clinic is a growing and collaborative clinic. Our clinic hours are 7AM to 6PM Monday - Thursday and 7AM - 5PM on Fridays, so no evenings, weekends, or holidays! This provides an excellent work life balance!
This position is eligible for a $2000 Sign On Bonus pro-rated based on FTE.
This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period) opening, scheduled for ten hours shifts.
As a member of the patient care team, a Medical Assistant supports quality patient- and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high standard functions within a care team to support the needs of the healthcare team and patients/families. The Medical Assistant will collect information and detail the patient's visit. MA's are responsible for adhering to policies, procedures and practice guidelines; promoting communication with all members of the team, maintaining complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient and continually looking for opportunities to improve processes and workflow.
Medical Assistants deliver care as delegated by the patients Physicians, or RN. They are able to prioritize work based on need, available resources, patient preferences, provider schedule, and work in collaboration with the physician/authorized practitioner as well as other health care team members. You may also perform high, and low risk, technical procedures during your daily work which could include: medication administration, assistance with CPR, assistance with procedures which may include lab draws
We find that those who excel in this role are also able to:
- Easily communicates compliance and concerns to others involved with patient care
- Partner with patient and/or care-giver in care/decision making
- Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience
- Recognizes when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences
- Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patient
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN is required.
- Basic Life Support Certification is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ambulatory Care Experience is preferred.
- AAMA Certification is preferred.
Other Skills We Desire:
- Excellent customer service, public relations and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and work with a fluctuation in workload while working independently
- Ability to adapt to change and engage in ongoing process improvement
- Flexibility to work at other sites is encouraged
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
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
