Medical Assistant

Kidney Specialists of Minnesota (KSM) has been providing high-quality care to patients with CKD, diabetic kidney disease, and ESRD since 1978. We are looking to hire Full-Time Medical Assistants to help support our providers in clinic. KSM is an independent nephrology practice with 23 physicians and 7 advanced practice providers that deliver quality, patient-centered care in hospitals, dialysis units, and CKD clinic. KSM offers competitive benefits, and promotes work/life balance with no nights or weekends. 

JOB PURPOSE

• Possess an in-depth knowledge of KSM clinic procedures and protocols, along with knowledge of patient care procedures, lab procedures, electronic medical record documentation, medical terminology, and sanitation practices.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care

PATIENT CARE:

• Complete rooming and discharge procedures per company protocols
• Obtain and record vital signs, medical histories and other patient forms
• Complete accurate medication reconciliation
• Ensure patient completes labs per policy
• Collaborate with IOP on completion of same day lab orders
• Arrange for off-site procedures as ordered by the KSM provider
• Schedule patients for follow up appointments and/or lab appointments
• Provide education materials to patients as instructed by the KSM provider
• Review AVS (after visit summary) with patient
  

MANAGE PATIENT MEDICAL RECORDS

• Accurately document all information as required by company, state, and federal guidelines
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Accurately database lab results into appropriate electronic medical record
• Complete chart prep procedures to ensure patient visits are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently
• Prepare and process lab order forms
  

CLINIC OPERATIONS:

• Clean and stock exam rooms daily
• Report any supply shortage to the Clinical Supervisor
• Proactively identify safety concerns, submit incident reports, and/or discuss with the Clinical Supervisor
  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned and proactively identifies other tasks needing to be addressed/completed
• Demonstrate professional behavior in interactions with coworkers and patients
• Float to all clinics, including outreach locations, as needed
• Train other clinical staff on job duties, policies, or procedure as needed
• Participate in weekly huddles

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability and means to travel to all clinics, including outreach locations, as needed. Mileage reimbursement available.
• High school diploma
• Flexible
• Reliable
• MA experience preferred
• MA certification preferred
• Epic experience preferred