France Avenue Family Physicians, a premier independent family medicine practice, has immediate openings for a full-time CMA/MA or LPN in Edina. No nights and no weekends! Qualifications Required Medical Assistant certification or LPN (CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or equivalent) Previous healthcare, patient care, or medical office experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Strong computer and documentation skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred Previous Medical Assistant experience Dermatology experience Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Duties:

Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings. Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions. Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:

A degree from an accredited medical assistant program; the availability to work any shift between 6:45 am to 5:30 pm ; superior customer service, time management, and team development skills; and demonstrated problem solving ability in resolving patient needs and identifying process improvement initiatives.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Ability to

Commute:

Edina, MN 55435 (Required)

Work Location:

In person