What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/MA position at Fairview Health Services?
Ready to work for a large scale company with the small town feel?
Fairview Health Services is looking for Medical Assistant at our Princeton Clinic! This position is approved for 80 hours every two weeks and is benefit eligible position. This position also qualifies for a $4000 sign on bonus. 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), and 403B with up to a 6% employer match; visit www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontract to learn more and get all the details. Pay for this role starts at $22.60 and increase based on experience.
We at the M Health Fairview Clinic in Princeton care for a wide range of patients including: Family practice, Pediatrics, OB, and Internal Medicine. This is one of our larger locations with 3 teams that total 17 providers with two more joining in the next year. Princeton is a rural community allowing you the chance to create long lasting relationships with your patients as you will see them multiple times over the years- some of our providers are now delivering the second generation of babies they once delivered.
Responsibilities Job Description
As a member of the patients care team, a Medical Assistant supports 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/support network. 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 and M Health Fairview 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
Other Skills We Desire at Fairview:
High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service/patient 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 and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Ability to accept change and empower those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement. An understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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