NorthPoint Medical Assistant

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

Location : Minneapolis, MN 55411

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25NP87JSS004

Department : NorthPoint Health & Wellness

Division : NP Heritage Medical

Opening Date : 01 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center is seeking a Medical Assistant devoted to the delivery of primary care in a clinic setting with emphasis on prevention and health maintenance. 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 such as gathering and documenting information to support the patient visit within a multidisciplinary care team.

The Medical Assistant will assist the nurses and clinical staff in performing their duties by carrying on the necessary functions required in accordance with established policies and procedures. All clinic Medical Assistants are cross trained with other support staff and may work at our other satellite sites to provide coverage when needed.

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 the employee referral program page.

Location and hours :

This position is located on-site at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 and will provide coverage as needed at the following satellite sites : Heritage Park Clinic, 1015 4th Avenue North Suite 201, Minneapolis, MN 55405 and West Broadway Clinic, 800 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Work hours and specific clinic location for this position will vary. Clinic hours are 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and some Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all benefit-earning is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. 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 :

• Perform assigned competent clinical tasks under the direction of a registered nurse and by provider's orders : administer medications, injections, immunizations and oxygen; perform nebulization, urethral catheterization, apply minor dressings / splints, phlebotomy. Perform screens and tests including : hearing, vision, developmental, spirometry, tympanometry, pulse oximetry and laboratory waive testing.
• Set up for and provide direct assistance to health care providers with medical examinations and procedures including colposcopy and minor procedures. Obtain and document patient information and medical history including : current medications, allergies, chief complaint, and immunization history within the EMR.
• Perform basic patient care activities including : rooming patients, complete and chart vital signs, pharmacy review, identify need for refill medications. Perform clerical duties including : answering the telephone, MyChart assignment, schedule appointments, receiving and faxing documents.
• Under the direction of a registered nurse, provide patient education, i.e. FOB testing, crutch walking, home blood pressure machines. Recognize acute problems and changes in a patients' condition and respond appropriately by notifying clinical staff; perform CPR if required.
• Demonstrate cultural and age specific competencies when providing direct patient care. Demonstrate good hand washing technique, clean / sterilize patient equipment and rooms using appropriate infection control techniques.
• Procure and stock equipment and supplies and ensure that equipment is operable through quality assurance checks. Request or provide interpreter services to non-English speaking patients (if applicable).
• Complete new employee and annual clinical competency reviews when requested. Work at other NorthPoint satellite clinical sites.

Need to have :

Diploma or an associate degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program that includes a clinical externship.

Nice to have :

Lift a child weighing up to 30 pounds from the floor.

Working in a community health and family practice setting providing services to medically underserved populations.

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 : NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center sets a standard of excellence in providing culturally responsive, integrated, holistic primary health and social services that strengthens our community and the lives of the people we serve. We are leaders and partners in a shared vision of a healthy, environmentally safe, and economically stable, self-reliant community.

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 generous 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 The Bridge (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 and / or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact : Talent Acquisition Division Hennepin County Human Resources Department

hr.servicecenter@hennepin.us

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 is located on-site at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 and will provide coverage as needed at the following satellite sites : Heritage Park Clinic, 1015 4th Avenue North Suite 201, Minneapolis, MN 55405 and West Broadway Clinic, 800 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Work hours and specific clinic location for this position will vary. Clinic hours are 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and some Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

Access to reliable transportation to travel to clinics.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

Do you have a diploma or an associate degree or higher from an accredited medical assistant program that includes a clinical externship?

Indicate the school from which you received your medical assistant diploma or associate degree or higher, and the type of diploma or degree you received. If you do not have a medical assistant degree or diploma, 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.

Do you have current certification to perform CPR?

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working as a Medical Assistant in a community health and family practice setting providing services to medically underserved populations?

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

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working with pediatric patients?

Describe your full-time experience working with pediatric patients, referencing jobs listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

Do you have experience using EPIC or similar electronic health record systems to schedule and register clients and document client data / care?

Describe your experience using EPIC or a similar electronic health record systems 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.

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

If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please indicate which language you are fluent in.

Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.

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Salary : $45,760 - $62,291