Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

November 10, 2023

Department:

62805600 United Bariatrics Clinic

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Provides support to providers and the nursing staff in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services. Some duties include training, co-coordinating workflow, assisting with rooming patients, managing patient flow and obtaining adequate patient medical information/data.

Key Position Details:

**This position is partial offers a partial remote based opportunity**

Monday-Friday, No weekends, nights, or holidays

Primary areas of care will be general surgery and weight management

Location will be on United Hospitals main campus, doctors professional building

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead Duties.
  • Directs and checks the work of others.
  • Participates in the orientation and training of employees.
  • Coordinates the workflow among employees within the work area.
  • Provides technical and functional support to Employees.
  • Informs management on the operational needs of the department.
• Provides patient care support and assists providers as instructed by the Physician, Provider or Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Reports any acute problems and changes in patient's condition.
  • Instructs patients in test/procedure preparation, over-the-counter medication administration and treatment with provider.
  • Provides patient preventative or other heath information per provider or RN.
  • Coordinates results of tests, procedures ect. with provider.
  • Assists with scheduling appointments for patients.
  • Prepares refill information for provider to review.
  • Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results and notify provider of abnormalities.
  • Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages and results for provider.
  • May need to perform injections using proper techniques.
  • May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration.
  • May assist with patient transportation.
• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
  • Performs rooming and vital signs according to standards.
  • Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
  • Confirms information with patient when necessary and document per practice.
  • Keeps patient informed of provider schedule and notify provider when patient is ready.
• Cleans, re-stocks and maintains inventory for exam rooms and inventory for supply room.
  • Ensures that supplies are ordered, stocked and inventory is maintained.
  • Orders medical supplies and nutritional supplies.
  • Sterilizes and ensures the proper maintenance occurs for all exam room equipment.
• 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 and procedures when administering medication.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• 7+ Years of Medical Assistant experience required and
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Certified by the American Heart Association or Allina BLS within 30 Days
• Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship
• Certified Medical Assistant - CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants preferred
• Medical Terminology preferred

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