Medical Assistant; FTE - Allergy Service

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Allergy Service. The main clinic is located in the Clinic and Specialty Center in downtown Minneapolis. This full‑time, day shift position (1.0 FTE, 10 shifts per pay period, 8‑hour shifts) may require metro travel to provide coverage at North Loop, Richfield, and Golden Valley clinics, as well as future expansion allergy clinics.

A state‑issued driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle are required.

Under the direction or delegation of a physician or other clinical care team members, the Medical Assistant contributes to the health and well‑being of patients by providing quality and competent patient‑ and family‑centered care and services that meet HCMC and departmental standards.

• Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers, including administering medications, injections, and immunizations; performing spirometry, tympanometry; applying minor dressings and splints; connecting patients to portable monitors (e.g., pulse oximetry, nebulization, glucose monitoring); urethral catheterization; and other duties delegated within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Set up for and provide direct assistance to physicians and other licensed care providers during medical examinations and procedures including colposcopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and minor surgery.
• Perform specimen collection, including blood draws, sputum samples, and urine samples.
• Perform hearing and vision screens and developmental testing.
• Review patient information as required by the rooming process and competently enter information into the patient medical record.
• Perform basic patient care activities, including placing patients in rooms and taking and charting vital signs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Diploma or Associate’s Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant school (COA or ABHES) that includes a clinical externship, or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, as evidenced through educational transcripts.
  • Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record systems.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
  • Six months of related experience or a HHS externship.
  • Active certification by the AAMA, AMT, or NHA at the time of hire.
  • Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standards.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Ability to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and/or schedule patients.
  • Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse workforce and patient population.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information.
  • Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family‑centered care, and customer service.

• Credentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within thirteen (13) months of employment.
• Must 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 employment.
• This position requires driving to off‑campus clinics. A valid driver’s license and the availability of an insured vehicle, or the ability to travel to off‑site clinics during the work shift within a one‑hour timeframe, are mandatory.