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Fairview Health Services Medical Assistant/MA - Family Practice Clinic in Apple Valley, Minnesota

Overview

Looking for a positive work environment with outstanding coworkers?

We Fairview Health Services are looking for Medical Assistant to join the dedicated team at the Fairview Clinic in Apple Valley! This position is approved for 80 hours every two weeks, is benefit eligible. 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), Student Loan Repayment, and 403B with up to a 6% employer match; click here (https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontract) to learn more and get all the details. This position also qualifies for a $4000 sign on bonus! Pay for this role starts at $22.60 and increases based on experience.

The Apple Valley location provides our patients with access to 12 different specialties and 16 different providers. In an outer suburb, the diverse group of patients allows for your days to never be the same twice. With free parking and a number of amenities nearby, this site is always a desired location for both employees and patients. When working at M Health Fairview, we want to support employee growth, honor your strengths and feel empowered to make a difference in the lives of others.

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 Fairview deliver care as delegated by the patients Physicians, or RN. They are able to prioritize work based on need, available resources, patient's preferences, provider schedule, and work in collaboration with the physician/authorized practitioner as well as other health care team members. The MA may also perform high, and low risk, technical procedures during their 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

We find our top employees have the following skills: High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer 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 others to engage in ongoing process improvement. A solid 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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