Medical Assistant Mental Health

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Key Position Details:

• Casual (0.0 FTE)
• 8-hour day shift; clinic hours are 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
• No weekends or holidays
• Opportunity to work both in clinic and remotely

Requirements for casual position at Ridgeview Chaska:

To ensure that the staffing needs of the Clinics are met for all shifts as well as ensuring all staff maintains skill sets and competency, due to their intermittent work schedule. Casual staff must also remain familiar with Ridgeview Clinic and Allina Health policies and procedures.

1. Casual staff is required to participate in all mandatory in-services and meetings as required by the department.

2. Casual staff is expected to remain current and familiar with clinic policies and procedures via in-services and meetings, Ridgeview and Allina electronic communication, etc.

3. Casual staff is required to work a minimum of 32 hours in a quarter (i.e., a 3-month period) or 8 hours per month based on business need. Variation from this policy will be determined by the Supervisor of the Clinic on a case-by-case basis requests for extended, pre-approved time off by casual staff, such as scheduled vacations or FMLA.

4. All casual staff is required to give availability notice prior to final schedule release (i.e., dates not able to work, dates wanting to work, etc.).

Job Description:

• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
  • Collects and confirms pt information via interview, questionnaires, vital signs and accurately documents in EMR according to documentation standards.
  • Assists patients, as necessary, to prepare for physician exam, including providing psycho-emotional support
  • Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
  • Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results.
  • Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages as delegated by RN or provider.
  • May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration/scheduling.
• Performs patient care tasks as delegated by Provider or RN
  • Performs injections.
  • Assists with procedures.
  • Supports patient care and reinforces patient information regarding tests, labs, procedure preparation, treatment plan, preventative or other health information.
  • Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider or RN.
  • May prepare refill information for provider to review and prescribe.
  • May assist with patient transportation.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees.
  • Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor and via safety huddles.
  • 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.

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
• Candidates must have completed a Medical Assistant program or a comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training
• Candidates with fewer than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed a minimum of 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent clinical practicum

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous Medical Assistant experience
• Medical Terminology

• 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)
• Medical Assistant certification preferred. Acceptable certifications include:
  Certified Medical Assistant (CMA - AAMA)
  Registered Medical Assistant (RMA - AMT)
  Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA - NHA)
  National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA - NCCT)
  Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA - NHA)

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

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 all in 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.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

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

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.