Overview

M Health Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant at the Colon & Rectal Surgery Department at the M Health Fairview Specialty Clinic located in Edina, MN. Join M Health Fairview, the largest healthcare system in the state! The M Health Fairview Specialty Clinic - Edina is a growing and collaborative clinic. This department offers a unique opportunity to learn about surgical procedures in an outpatient setting. This offers a lucrative daytime schedule - no evenings, weekends or holidays. The position will learn the basics of supporting multiple specialties but primary how to support colon and rectal surgery.

Clinic hours are 7AM to 5PM Monday - Friday, so no evenings, weekends, or holidays! This provides an excellent work life balance!

This is a 0.8 FTE (64 Hours Per Two Week Pay Period), benefits-eligible opening.

This position offers a $4000 New Hire Sign On Bonus!

M Health Fairview offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental, 401k/403b with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and PTO! For details, please visit our benefits page by clicking here! (https://www.fairview.org/benefits)

Responsibilities Job Description

As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality patient- and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high level functions within a care team to support the needs of the healthcare team and patients/families. The Medical Assistant will gather information and documents to support the patient visit. The medical assistant is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and practice guidelines, promoting teamwork with all members of the health care team, maintaining complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient and continually looking for opportunities to improve processes and workflow

• Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN, to assigned patient population, or individual patient.

• Prioritizes work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient/family preferences, provider schedule, in collaboration with the physician/authorized practitioner and other health care team members.

• Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.

• Documents care in the medical record.

• Partners with patient/care-giver in care/decision making

• Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience

• This role will support Colon and Rectal Surgery procedures.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN

• Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Care Experience

• AAMA Certification

Other Required Skills

• Excellent customer service, public relations and communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize and work with a fluctuation in workload while working independently.

• Demonstrates focus on customer service/patient experience with every interaction.

• Ability to work as an effective team member to provide exceptional care.

• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills.

• Ability to embrace change and engage in ongoing process improvement.

• Ability to keyboard and utilize computer programs.

• Willingness to work at other sites is encourages.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status