Medical Assistant

Position Summary :

Utilizing broad-based skills in basic patient care, ancillary services, and business office practices, provides assistance to providers in accordance with PNHS standard and policies.

Education / Experience :

Graduate from a Medical Assisting program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

One or more years of experience desirable (preferably in a related field of medicine).

Special Knowledge / Skills / Certifications / Licenses :

Strong clinical and human relations skills. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and maintains standards of clinical skills and professional ethics as established by the AAMA.

Basic computer / keyboarding / mouse skills required. Demonstrates knowledge of age related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure safety of patients.

BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.

Additional Information :

Position Summary : Provide assistance to physicians in basic patient care, room patients, schedule patients and clerical duties.

Must be a graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and patient-centered Medical Assistant with strong interpersonal skills to join our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Management team!

The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Management department focuses on helping patients limited by neurological and musculoskeletal conditions to optimize function and wellbeing.

We seek to provide patients with non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical methods to manage pain and enhance quality of life.

This MA will contribute to the patient experience and daily work flow of the clinic by performing the following duties :

• Room and discharge clinic patients, and review medications
• Administer immunizations and IM medications as needed
• Provide basic education to patients and families on what to expect during office visits and procedures
• Assist with procedure room and medication set-up. Prepare patients per protocol for procedures such as EMG, ultrasound-guided injections, botox, and acupuncture.

Monitor patients post-procedure, and document patient outcomes.

• Provide telephone support to Triage RNs, occasionally answering incoming calls and taking and communicating messages to RNs and clinicians
• Assist with medication refills per protocol
• Assist walk-in patients by answering questions and assisting patients per clinic protocol
• Complete disability, FMLA, and worker’s compensation paperwork as needed
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, department in-services and workshops, and other educational opportunities to enhance the patient experience
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Monday & Wednesday : Maple Grove : 7 : 15am-4 : 15pm

Tuesday & Thursday : St. Louis Park : 7am-5pm

Must be able to travel to St. Louis Park and Maple Grove.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A culture where every person feels welcome, included, and valued.

It’s an important part of our Head + Heart, Together culture, and critical to our success.

The Organization

At Park Nicollet you're part of something bigger. We're a member of the HealthPartners organization, an award-winning integrated health care system comprised of several organizations.

HealthPartners includes a team of 21, people dedicated to making a difference for our members, patients and the community.

Whether you want to work in direct patient care, or support those who do, you will find a vast variety of job opportunities.

Here, your contributions help to improve lives and impact health care for the better. If you want to make a difference, we want you on our team.

Park Nicollet Mission, Vision and Values

Mission : Our mission is to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients and community.

Vision : Health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust.

Values :

• Excellence We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
• Compassion We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
• Partnership We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
• Integrity We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

What makes us unique?

At Park Nicollet, we never forget why we're here. Your health and well-being is our top priority and is at the forefront of everything we do.

We believe outstanding health care is delivered when we merge the science and intellect of medicine with the compassion, spirit and humanity of our hearts.

We refer to this as "Head + Heart, Together," and it exists to inspire constant improvement and lasting success. We achieve this by partnering with patients and families in everything from care decisions to service and facility design.

As we work together as a unified team, we engage patients, families and the community, and put them at the center of everything we do.