Medical Assistant Lead-R

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

November 15, 2024

Department:

62884315 AHG Psychiatry

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• Sign-on bonus of $2,000. *Subject to eligibility criteria
• This position will provide clinical support for mental health provider/s.
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week period)
• 8-hour day shifts (if preferred, please provide hours/schedule)
• No weekends
• Benefit-eligible position

Job Description:

Provides support to providers and the nursing staff in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services. Some duties include training, co-coordinating workflow, assisting with rooming patients, managing patient flow and obtaining adequate patient medical information/data.

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead Duties.
• Directs and checks the work of others.
• Participates in the orientation and training of employees.
• Coordinates the workflow among employees within the work area.
• Provides technical and functional support to Employees.
• Informs management on the operational needs of the department.
• Provides patient care support and assists providers as instructed by the Physician, Provider or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Reports any acute problems and changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patients in test/procedure preparation, over-the-counter medication administration and treatment with provider.
• Provides patient preventative or other heath information per provider or RN.
• Coordinates results of tests, procedures ect. with provider.
• Assists with scheduling appointments for patients.
• Prepares refill information for provider to review.
• Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results and notify provider of abnormalities.
• Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages and results for provider.
• May need to perform injections using proper techniques.
• May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration.
• May assist with patient transportation.
• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
• Performs rooming and vital signs according to standards.
• Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
• Confirms information with patient when necessary and document per practice.
• Keeps patient informed of provider schedule and notify provider when patient is ready.
• Cleans, re-stocks and maintains inventory for exam rooms and inventory for supply room.
• Ensures that supplies are ordered, stocked and inventory is maintained.
• Orders medical supplies and nutritional supplies.
• Sterilizes and ensures the proper maintenance occurs for all exam room equipment.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
• Follows all policies and procedures when administering medication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 7+ years of Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support – Multisource required Certified by the American Heart Association or Allina BLS within 30 Days
• Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship
• Certified Medical Assistant – CMA – American Association of Medical Assistants preferred

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

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