MEDICAL ASSISTANT - GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINIC

Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology Clinic

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the best around to join us as we demonstrate those values every single day. ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S BUILDING A in Duluth, MN is seeking a Medical Assistant-Clinics to join our GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINIC team! Salary Range : $19.60 - $28.05 Hourly Schedule / Hours : Day Only, 8 Hours Weekend Requirement : Generally, No Weekends FTE : Full Time, 1.00 FTE Off Premise On-Call : No Now Offering a Sign-On Bonus!!

Job Summary : The Medical Assistant, under the medical direction of the Clinic Physicians and the general administrative direction of the Clinic Manager, is responsible for providing assistance to the Physicians and Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners through coordination of the patient's visit and performing designated procedures and patient care. The Medical Assistant also participates in quality and safety control and provides support service within Clinic when not providing patient care.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Education and Experience : Sufficient training and / or experience to maintain the required licensure / certification / registration (listed below).
• Licensure / Certification / Registration : Within 120 days of hire into this position, the incumbent must :
• Be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse; OR
• Be certified as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) registration / certification from a Medicare recognized organization such as; National HealthCareer Association, American Association for Medical Assistants, National Association for Health Professionals, or certified as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologist; OR
• Be licensed as a Paramedic, EMT, RT, or other licensure recognized under CMS Meaningful Use standards.
• Once obtained, the licensure / certification / registration must be maintained.
• Upon hire, BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Reading - Intermediate : Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Writing - Basic : Ability to write simple correspondence.

Speaking - Intermediate : Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills - Basic Skills : Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability - Intermediate Skills : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Age Specific Competencies - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

Physical Demands and Environment :

Physical Demands : Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing / walking; assists with lifting and moving patients, supplies and equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching; work more than eight (8) hours but less than twelve (12) hour shifts

Lifting Requirements :

Work Environment : Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic) Working Conditions : Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases. Exposed to reagents used in laboratory testing; may be exposed to / occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Exposed to hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment.

Employee Benefits : Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status. PTO accrual from day one! Generous retirement plan with match available. Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke's is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women's and children's health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities. Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.