Medical Assistant ENT

Description

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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 RNPerforms 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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.04 to $30.01 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer