Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – Family Practice

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care.

• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
  • Confirms information with patient when necessary and documents per practice.
  • Collects patient information via interviews, questionnaires, vital signs and accurately documents in EMR according to rooming standards.
  • Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
  • Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results and notifies provider of abnormalities.
  • Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages as delegated for 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.
  • Provides patient information regarding test/procedure preparation, treatment plan, preventative or other health information.
  • Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider or RN.
  • Prepares refill information for provider to review and prescribe.
  • Assists with patient transportation.
• 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, 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 principal competencies as listed on the job description.
• Non‑Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship.

• Previous Medical Assistant experience.
• Knowledge of 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).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (preferred).

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

Pay Range: $21.55 to $29.35 per hour.

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

$2,000 starting bonus for eligible external candidates.

• 0.9 FTE (72 hours per 2 week pay period).
• 9‑hour day shift.
• No weekends.

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. 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 offers employee resource groups (ERGs), well‑being resources, community involvement and volunteering events.

• 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.