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Medical Assistant (1.0 FTE) - Cancer CenterHennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.Department: Cancer CenterFTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period) Workdays: Monday - Friday Shift(s): Days Shift Length: 8 hours Location: In-Person Purpose of this position: Under the direction, delegation and supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Manager/ Clinic Nurse Supervisor, charge nurse and/or their delegates, the Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of medical and clinic support functions. The Medical Assistant assists with indirect and direct patient care and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature as determined by established Policies, Procedures and Clinical Protocols.Responsibilities:Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers including: administer medications, injections, and immunizations, spirometry, tympanometry, apply minor dressings and splints, connect patients to portable monitors e.g. pulse oximetry, nebulization, glucose monitoring, and urethral catheterization and other clinical duties as delegated within the Medical Assistant scope of practiceSet up for and provide direct assistance to physicians and other licensed care providers with medical examinations and procedures including: colposcopy, flex sigmoidoscopy, minor surgeryPerform specimen collection including: blood draws, sputum samples and urine samplesPerform hearing and vision screens and developmental testingReview patient information as required by the rooming process and competently enter information into the patient medical recordPerform basic patient care activities including: place patients in rooms, take and chart vital signsPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications:Minimum Qualifications: Diploma or Associate's Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant school (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) that includes a clinical externship or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, as evidenced through educational transcriptsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health recordProficient with Microsoft Office Software6 months related experience or HHS externshipPossesses active certification by the AAMA, AMT, or NHA at time of hireBilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patientsPrior experience with lab drawsKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standardsKnowledge of medical terminologyAbility to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and/or schedule patientsAbility to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient populationAbility to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staffBasic computer knowledgeAbility to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written informationAbility to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, customer service, etcLicense/Certifications:Credentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within thirteen (13) months of employmentMust have and maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification or the ability to obtain this within the first three months of employmentPrimary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period) Shift Detail: Day Job Level: Staff Employee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: Yes Union/Non Union: Union Min: $23.56 Max: $30.39
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minneapolis, MN, 55401, US
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