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Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Medical Assistant Primary Care

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeBlaine, MN, USA$22.04 - $30.01 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies.
  • Candidates must have completed a Medical Assistant program or a comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training.
  • Candidates with fewer than six months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed at least 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent clinical practicum.
  • Candidates must have current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house Basic Life Support training within 30 days of hire.
  • Candidates must be able to lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

  • Room patients, manage patient flow, and obtain adequate patient medical information and data.
  • Collect and confirm patient information through interviews, questionnaires, and vital signs, and accurately document it in the electronic medical record according to documentation standards.
  • Assist patients, as necessary, to prepare for physician examinations, including providing psycho-emotional support.
  • Assist with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
  • Facilitate obtaining laboratory and imaging results.
  • Work with the electronic medical records in-basket, responding to messages as delegated by a registered nurse or provider.
  • Help cover the front desk and provide backup to patient registration and scheduling as needed.
  • Perform patient-care tasks as delegated by a provider or registered nurse, including injections and assisting with procedures.
  • Support patient care and reinforce information regarding tests, laboratory work, procedure preparation, treatment plans, preventive care, or other health information.
  • Coordinate test and procedure results with a provider or registered nurse.
  • Prepare refill information for a provider to review and prescribe, as needed.
  • Assist with patient transportation, as needed.
  • Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
  • Report environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to a supervisor and through safety huddles.
  • Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
  • Follow policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care.
  • Clean, stock, and maintain inventory for examination, medication, and supply rooms.
  • Report acute problems and changes in patients' conditions.
  • Apply high-reliability safety principles to all interactions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • Previous Medical Assistant experience.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Medical Assistant certification, including Certified Medical Assistant (CMA-AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA-AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA-NHA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA-NCCT), or Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA-NHA).

About the Company

Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Allina Health is a non-profit health system delivering medical services across Minnesota and western Wisconsin through 12 hospitals, 90 clinics, retail pharmacies, and specialty centers like the Minneapolis Heart Institute. It coordinates care across a vertically integrated network and offers telehealth, with some services aligned under a Medicare Accountable Care Organization model to emphasize quality and efficiency. Unlike many systems, profits are reinvested back into community health, business development, and healthcare innovations. Its goal is to provide comprehensive, coordinated, high-quality care to its communities while expanding access and reinvested earnings to sustain health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1994

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