Lead Medical Assistant - ogi | Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility

The Lead Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care in the clinic and related administrative duties. In addition, this role will support the Clinical Assistant team members and daily operations of the clinic.

This is a full-time position working M-F between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and every 11th Saturday between the hours of 7:15 am - 5:00 pm. This role will support our Edina and Maple Grove locations.

ogi | Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

• Oversee department daily operations and staff productivity; ensure excellent patient service and delivery of care.
• Coordinate department work schedules (e.g. ensure proper staffing levels, coverage for lunch, oversee breaks, etc.)
• Partner with supervisor to ensure staff members receive recognition, development and coaching when appropriate
• Train and assist Medical Assistants as needed
• Work with supervisor to maintain consistent training policies and processes
• Actively participate in meetings and other communications processes; share information timely, accurately and completely with others as needed
• Excellent communication with all departments in the clinic; acting as a liaison between care teams and front desk
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit.
• Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient's chart.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Performs in-house testing including UA, Hemoglobin, 1 hour glucose, 3 hour glucose and ICT stool samples.
• Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms.
• Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
• Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or MLT program.
• AAMA or AMT certified. If not currently certified, then willing to become certified.
• 1+ years' experience of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic setting.
• Willing to train Medical Assistant that has completed their Externship.
• X-ray licensed or willing to obtain limited scope x-ray license to perform Bone Density scans, preferred.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.

• A $750.00 sign-on bonus will be offered, payable on first paycheck with a 12-month commitment. Internal applicants are not eligible.

• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more clickhere.

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, office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic or office(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
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

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 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.