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Job Overview

_Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview_

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the

communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all

share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or

supporting those who do, your work matters.

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Surgical Specialty team in Maplewood, MN

This is a 1.0 FTE ( **80 hours** per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening. This position is eligible for **up to a $2000 New Hire** Sign On Bonus! This position requires travel to our Woodwinds Clinic as needed to support business needs.

Surgical specialties includes general and plastic surgery, comprehensive weight management, and ENT clinics. This position will primarily work directly with our general, bariatric and ENT providers, but will cross over to other departments when needed. In addition to routine medical assistant duties, assisting with procedures, and processing instruments including autoclaving and HLD processing on site in surgical specialty clinics. This is an upbeat, positive environment with surgeons, bariatricians and APPs who appreciate their team and readily offer education when desired!

This role will be required to cover other departments such as ENT, Plastic Surgery, and Medical Specialties based on business needs. The primary site for this opening is Maplewood Specialty Center and may need to cover the Woodwinds Clinic location on occasion. The schedule for this opening will range from 08:30AM to 5PM Monday - Friday, subject to change based on clinic needs.

As a member of the care team, the Medical Assistant supports quality patient- and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high-level functions within a care team to support the needs of the healthcare team and patients/families.

Responsibilities

+ Follows the patient’s plan of care.

+ Prioritizes work based on patient acuity, available resources, patient/family preferences, provider schedule, in collaboration with the physician/authorized practitioner and other health care team members.

+ Performs high and low risk technical procedures defined by the clinical setting includes medication administration, assistance with CPR, assistance with procedures and may include lab draws.

+ Recognizes when different approaches may be needed based on age or cultural differences.

+ Implements assigned aspects of the patient teaching plan.

+ Documents care in the medical record.

+ Effectively communicates compliance and concerns to delegating physician/authorized practitioner/RN.

+ Takes action to assure continuity of care for all assigned patient.

+ Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.

+ Responds appropriately to emergent situations

+ Functions as care team assistant as needed

Required Qualifications

+ Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN is required.

+ Basic Life Support Certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Ambulatory Care Experience is preferred.

+ AAMA Certification is preferred.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www..fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status