Medical Assistant/MA - Womens Health

Overview

We at Fairview Health Services are looking for dedicated Medical Assistant to join the hard working team at the Women's Health Clinic on our Southdale Campus in Edina, MN.

This position is approved for 80 hours every two weeks and is benefit eligible. Some of the benefits we offer at Fairview include medical insurance - as low as $0, dental insurance - also a $0 option, PTO (24 days per year starting), Tuition Reimbursement, and 403B with up to a 6% employer match;

click to learn more. This position also qualifies for a $4000 bonus! Pay for this role starts at $22.06 and increases based on experience.

This is an onsite on role working with one of the most diverse patient populations in our M Health Fairview system. The providers at the Fairview Center for Women have outstanding relationships with our staff.

We are passionate about education, and supporting the team as a whole. Work life balance is the most coveted benefit of this position- no holidays, no weekends!

Responsibilities Job Description

As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality patient- and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high standard functions within a care team, supporting the needs of the healthcare team and patients / support network.

The MA will collect information and documents to support the patient visit. The MA is critical for promoting cohesion with all members of the health care team, maintaining complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient and continually looking for opportunities to improve processes and workflow

• Delivers care as delegated by the authorized practitioner to assigned population, or individual patient.
• Prioritizes work based on patients acuity, available resources, patient / support network preferences, provider schedule, in collaboration with other care team members.
• Efficiently communicates compliance and concerns to delegating physician / authorized practitioner / RN.
• Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN
• Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Care Experience
• AAMA Certification

We find those that excel in this role exhibit many of these characteristics : High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting.

Shown focus on customer service with every interaction. Excellent public relations and interpersonal / communication skills.

Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Capable of working independently, demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Ability to accept change and empower those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement. A solid understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.