Medical Assistant - Clinic Laboratory

Company: Fairview Health Services
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
M Health Fairview Clinic - Burnsville (https://www.mhealthfairview.org/locations/m-health-fairview-clinic---burnsville) is hiring a 0.6FTE (48hours/2 week pay period)Clinic Laboratory Medical Assistant. This position will also support the Laboratory atM Health Fairview Clinic - Edina (https://www.mhealthfairview.org/locations/m-health-fairview-clinic---edina) and M Health Fairview Clinic - Uptown (https://mhealthfairview.org/locations/m-health-fairview-clinic---uptown) . One weekend per month at M Health Fairview Clinic - Oxboro (https://mhealthfairview.org/locations/m-health-fairview-clinic---oxboro) . This position will work 8-hour shifts, variable days during the week supporting the clinic hours of 7:00-6:30.
We offer competitive Benefits (https://www.fairview.org/Benefits) , including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.
Interview Process
We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is an outstanding way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share it directly with our leaders!
Responsibilities
The Lab MA plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory healthcare environment. They gather information to support the patient visit. This includes laboratory specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow, scheduling tests and providing results as appropriate.
The MA also performs waived and moderate testing, performs routine analysis and, using standard operating procedures (SOP), operates and maintains instrumentation and information systems.
The MA works independently under general supervision in the Clinic Laboratory.
Job Expectations:

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  Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens. perform waived or moderate testing and report results.
  
  
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  Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate technique following established SOP
  
  
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  Perform routine testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient, cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Phlebotomy.
  
  
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  Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately.
  
  
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  Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
  
  
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  Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.
  
  
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  Consistently implement and follow the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution. This may include:
  
  
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  Schedule tests/procedures according to SOPs
  
  
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  Verify patient demographic and billing insurance information for lab only employees
  
  
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  Explain test procedures when applicable to patients in a manner geared to gain their confidence and cooperation and relieve anxiety about the test.
  
  
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  Supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate.
  
  
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  May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  Qualifications
  Education:
  
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    Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN program.
    
    
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    Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree which includes the completion of a clinical internship of at least 3 months duration or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA'88
    
    
    License/Certification/Registration:
    
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      American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Phlebotomy Certification within one year of date of hire.
      
      
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      Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
      
      
      Preferred Experience:
      
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        Phlebotomy skills.
        
        
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        1-3 years laboratory experience.
        
        
        We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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        Fairview Health Services (fairview.org) is an award-winning, nonprofit health system providing exceptional care across the full spectrum of health care services. Fairview is one of the most comprehensive and geographically accessible systems in the state, with 12 hospitals-including an academic medical center and long-term care hospital-serving the greater Twin Cities metro area and north-central Minnesota.
        Its broad continuum also includes 56 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, senior living communities, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, rehabilitation centers, counseling and home health care services, medical transportation, an integrated provider network and health insurer PreferredOne. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, Fairview's 32,000 employees and 2,400 affiliated providers embrace innovation to drive a healthier future through healing, discovery and education.
        Vaccination Update
        As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the wellbeing of our teams and to provide a safe and healthy environment for the patients and communities we serve, all Fairview employees will be required to receive both an annual flu vaccination and the COVID-19 vaccination series. Current employees must have completed both vaccination schedules on or before October 31, 2021.Beginning August 9, 2021, any new hires who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to receive their first dose prior to their start date and their second dose (if receiving Moderna or Pfizer vaccines) within 4 weeks of their start date. Annual flu vaccinations are also required before the employment start date for employees who begin employment during the flu season.Accommodations requests will be reviewed on an individual basis.
        EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
        Job Locations US-MN-Burnsville
        Posted Date 2 months ago (3/24/2023 4:31 PM)
        Requisition ID 2023-109608
        Profession Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)
        Speciality Laboratory
        Department Labs - Acute Care
        Shift day/evening
        Hours per 2 weeks 48
        Location Fairview Clinics-Burnsville

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