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Northwest Family Clinics
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$43,330 / year median in Minnesota
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary:
At Northwest Family Clinics we take pride in our independent business model. The owners of our clinics are physicians. We work side by side with our dedicated staff to provide exceptional care to patients without the burden of heavy administrative overhead. We are independently owned and patient-focused with three clinic locations and over 100 healthcare providers, support staff and administrative professionals working as a team to deliver outstanding health care. We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to healthcare professionals, ensuring efficient patient care and smooth clinic operations.Responsibilities:
- Assist healthcare providers in patient examinations and procedures.
- Administer medications under the direction of a physician.
- Perform basic life support measures when necessary.
- Provide medical administrative support including coding and billing tasks.
- Handle patient service duties such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and medical equipment.
Qualifications:
- Certification or diploma in Medical Assisting.
- Proficiency in medical terminology and patient care protocols.
- Prior experience working in a hospital or clinical setting is preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact compassionately with patients.
- Knowledge of medical coding procedures is a plus.