Medical Assistant/MA - Heart and Vascular

Overview

Are you looking to become a part of a culture that views your work as critical to the overall clinic work-flow?

We at Fairview Health Services are looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Vascular Clinic on the Southdale campus in Edina, MN! This position is approved for 80 hours every two weeks and is benefit eligible position.

The hours of operation for this location are 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm Monday - Friday. No Holiday or Weekends shifts. This position also qualifies for a $4000 sign on bonus.

To find out more about the benefits we offer at Fairview such as medical, dental insurance, 401k / 403b, tuition reimbursement, and PTO, click Pay for this role starts at $22.

60 and increases based on experience. This role may be asked to cover at our Maple Grove Location when needed.

Our center brings together highly respected, board-certified doctors, surgeons, cardiologists and radiologists. The unique blend of technology and expertise to diagnose and treat vascular problems allows this team to provide the best care possible.

With 7 different providers at this location treating a number of early detection and prevention vascular diseases, working in this clinic brings the satisfaction of truly providing life altering care.

Responsibilities Job Description

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

The Medical Assistant will collect information and detail the patient's visit. The MA is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and practice guidelines, promoting communication with all members of the team, maintaining complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient and continually looking for opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

Medical Assistants deliver care as delegated by the patients Physicians, or RN. They are able to prioritize work based on need, available resources, patient preferences, provider schedule, and work in collaboration with the physician / authorized practitioner as well as other health care team members.

You may also perform high, and low risk, technical procedures during your daily work which could include : medication administration, assistance with CPR, assistance with procedures which may include lab draws

We find that those who excel in this role are also able to :

• Easily communicates compliance and concerns to others involved with patient care
• Partner with patient and / or care-giver in care / decision making
• Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience
• Recognizes when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences
• Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patient

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Care Experience
• AAMA Certification

Those who excel in this role :

They connect with all whom they encounter in an encouraging manner. They ensure a safe, secure, and supportive environment.

They are able to individualize all interactions to meet the needs of the client. They actively seek ways to improve the atmosphere they are in, and continually trying to find new ways to make our systems more innovative.