Medical Assistant in Training - Burnsville Family Physicians

The Medical Assistant in Training will complete a combination of on the job training and required coursework in an accredited Medical Assistant program over the span of 24 months to learn the essentials of being a Medical Assistant, ultimately achieving a certification as a Medical Assistant assist with diagnostic tests, procedures and treatments ordered by the physician in a family practice environment.

Burnsville Family Physicians is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health).

Essential Functions:

The Medical Assistant in Training will work in clinic a 0.8 FTE (4 shifts per week) and attend required coursework on campus one (1) day per week.

During completion of Medical Assistant program incumbent will be responsible for:

• Preparing, stocking, and cleaning exam room
• Rooming patients and prepare for exam
• Maintaining an efficient, organized clinical flow
• Gathering and verifying pertinent patient information; compiling patient medical data
• Assisting with documentation of patient data into electronic health records system
• Ensuring coding requirements are followed during entry of patient information
• May also assist with any of the following:
• Assist Care Coordinator with patient care services
• Assist with medical supply inventory and ordering
• Screen patient calls and respond to patient in a timely manner. Document all phone messages in the patient’s electronic chart

The incumbent may also be asked to complete the following tasks under direct supervision of a licensed or certified clinical staff employee:

• Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
• Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms.

Additionally:

• Students may not represent themselves as a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University prior to program completion.
• Students may not represent themselves as a certified or licensed medical assistant prior to completing the program and passing the certification or registration exam.
• Students must successfully pass the MLT-1070 Phlebotomy/Introduction to Hematology course before performing any venipuncture or finger sticks.

Upon successful completion of Medical Assistant program incumbent will be able:

• To verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit.
• To measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
• To obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• To assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms.
• To give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
• To ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
• To keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
• To maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of all pre-requisites and testing requirements for admission to Medical Assistant program.
  • All Medical Assistants in Training will complete required coursework at:

Northwestern Health Sciences University

2501 W. 84th Street

Bloomington, MN 55431

• Maintain enrollment and good academic standing in accredited Medical Assistant Certification program.
• Receive AAMA or AMT certification within six (6) months of completion of Medical Assistant program.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system

Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic setting

Notes

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification