MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PUBLIC HEALTH

Salary : $45,760.00 - $62,291.16 Annually

Location : Hennepin County

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 24HSPH87JSS073

Department : Human Services and Public Health

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The Hennepin County Public Health Clinic (PHC) is seeking to fill a Medical Assistant (MA) position for people with an interest in and experience working with a diverse population in a public health setting. This position will provide clinical support services to clients and families of refugees and those dealing with tuberculosis and STD / HIV conditions. The Medical Assistant will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of medical providers including nurse practitioners, registered nurses, medical assistants, and community health specialists. In addition to direct patient care, this position will include lab coverage, managing Epic in-basket pools and completing some administrative duties.

The Public Health Clinic is a respected leader in providing comprehensive testing & treatment for tuberculosis, refugee health exams, and sexual health services through the Red Door Clinic. The Public Health Clinic aims to reduce health disparities, increase access, and promote health across communities with specialized services that value evidence-based, client-centered care to create empowered and healthy communities.

Hennepin County Public Health is committed to advancing health and racial equity. We recognize racism is a public health crisis. We are committed to change, and to co-creating solutions with those impacted to support communities where everyone experiences optimal health and wellness. Diverse voices are critical to this mission. We encourage you to join us in this work!

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit theemployee referral program page.

Location and hours : This position is located at the Health Services Building in downtown Minneapolis at 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Current work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. This position will require working one evening shift per week once the clinic resumes evening hours on Mondays and Wednesdays until 7 : 30 p.m. No overnight or holiday shifts are required. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minnesota. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About this position type :

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Medical Assistant.

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In this position, you will :

• Interview clients presenting for care; take vital signs and complete required documentation within the Epic system.
• Assist nurse practitioners and medical staff with exams and treatments; administer immunizations, draw blood, and maintain vaccine inventory and storage.
• Perform limited lab tests, such as urine or sputum sample collection; assist in maintaining lab documentation, perform laboratory proficiency tests, and prepare lab specimens for transport.
• Manage inventory and stock medications and supplies; assist with packing, stocking, and transport of supplies within the clinic.
• Perform clean up after medical exams; maintain aseptic environment according to cleaning policies and schedules and clean and maintain clinical equipment including instruments, refrigerators, cabinets, and counter surfaces.
• Schedule follow up appointments with clients utilizing Epic, the clinic's electronic health record system.

Need to have :

Nice to have :

Working in a community health setting and / or working with diverse populations.

Appropriate standard and emergency procedures for handling sterile / contaminated materials.

Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department :

Hennepin County Public Health's vision is for all people who live, work and play in Hennepin County to experience optimal health grounded in health and racial equity. Our department works to improve the health of all county residents by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact their health and offering programs and services that help them to be healthy. We promote physical and mental health, prevent illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions, and reduce chronic diseases.

About Hennepin County :

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and / or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact :

Talent Acquisition Division

Hennepin County Human Resources Department

612-348-7855

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including :

Public service

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Generous benefits

Opportunities to grow

Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Visit our benefits page to learn more : bridge.hennepin.us / eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation / Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and / or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

This position requires : This position is located at the Health Services Building in downtown Minneapolis at 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55415. Current work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. This position will require working one evening shift per week once the clinic resumes evening hours on Mondays and Wednesdays until 7 : 30 p.m. No overnight or holiday shifts are required.

New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minnesota. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

Do you have a diploma or associate degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program that includes a clinical externship?

Describe your relevant education referencing school(s) attended, area(s) of study, and degree(s) / certificate(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type None in the space provided.

Which of the following best describes your Medical Assistant certification status?

If you are a current Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant, indicate which certification you have and provide your certificate number and its expiration date. If you do not have current certification as a medical assistant, type None in the space provided.

How many months of experience do you have as a Medical Assistant providing services to medically underserved populations in a clinic setting?

Describe your experience as a Medical Assistant providing services to medically underserved populations in a clinic setting, referencing jobs listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type None in the space provided.

Do you have current certification to perform CPR?

How many years of experience do you have using Epic or a similar Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to schedule and register clients and document client data / care?

Describe your work experience using Epic or a similar Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to schedule and register clients and document client data / care, referencing jobs listed on your application / resume. if you do not have this experience, type None in the space provided.

Do you have experience in phlebotomy?

Describe your experience in phlebotomy, referencing jobs listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type None in the space provided.

In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent :

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Salary : $45,760 - $62,291