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Medical Assistant - Multiple Openings (New Ulm Region)

Allina Health

Location: New Ulm, Minnesota
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: February 17, 2024
Medical Assistant - Multiple Openings (New Ulm Region)
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. Provides support to providers and the nursing staff in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services. Some duties include assisting with rooming patients, managing patient flow, administer medication, communication with patients.
Principle Responsibilities
• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
• Confirms information with patient when necessary and document per practice.
• Collects patient information via interview, questionnaires, vital signs and accurately document in EMR according to rooming standards.
• Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
• Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results and notify provider of abnormalities.
• Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages as delegated for provider.
• May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration/scheduling.
• Performs patient care tasks as delegated by Provider or RN
• Performs injections.
• Assists with procedures.
• Provides patient information regarding test/procedure preparation, treatment plan, preventative or other health information.
• Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider or RN.
• Prepares refill information for provider to review and prescribe.
• Assists with patient transportation.
• 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, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care.
• Cleans, stocks, maintains inventory for exam, medication and supply rooms.
• Reports any acute problems and changes in patient's condition.
• Applies High reliable safety principles to all interactions.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
• Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous Medical Assistant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
Licenses/Certifications
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred
Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Location Options:
• Lamberton
• New Ulm
• Springfield
• Winthrop
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your passion for patient care and support in a variety of clinical settings comes to life. Through this posting and your application, we seek to connect with professionals interested in opportunities across our diverse facilities within the Allina Health Group – New Ulm Region. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time roles, specific scheduling options, various shifts, our flexible opportunities are designed to fit your career aspirations and lifestyle.
If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a dynamic work environment, we'd love to hear from you! Submit your application through our website, detailing your preferred locations and FTE. Be a part of our mission to deliver outstanding care across Allina Health.
We Offer
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive team environment in various healthcare settings.
• Flexibility in full-time and part-time roles to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to work-life balance.
Hospitals and Health Care
Health Care Provider
Full-time