Hennepin Healthcare is hiring for our Pediatrics Clinic in downtown Minneapolis. This full-time role will work day shift (5 days / week, 8 hour shifts). This benefit-eligible role is union represented and primarily works day shift. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and advancement.
- This opening is currently set to work Monday-Friday day hours but may expand to include evenings and weekends as we grow.
SUMMARY
Under the direction / delegation of a physician(s) or other clinical care team members, the Medical Assistant contributes to the health and well-being of patients by providing quality and competent patient & family centered care / services that meet HCMC and departmental standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers including : administer medications, injections, and immunizations, spirometry, tympanometry, apply minor dressings and splints, connect patients to portable monitors e.g. pulse oximetry, nebulization, glucose monitoring, and urethral catheterization and other clinical duties as delegated within the Medical Assistant scope of practiceSet up for and provide direct assistance to physicians and other licensed care providers with medical examinations and procedures including : colposcopy, flex sigmoidoscopy, minor surgeryPerform specimen collection including : blood draws, sputum samples and urine samplesPerform hearing and vision screens and developmental testingReview patient information as required by the rooming process and competently enter information into the patient medical recordPerform basic patient care activities including : place patients in rooms, take and chart vital signsPerforms other duties as assigned