Medical Assistant - Urgent Hiring

We are looking to hire a motivated Medical Assistant to join our innovative team at Hennepin County in Minneapolis, MN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Medical Assistant is a promising opportunity to develop key skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, teamwork and have the right talent for the job, then apply for the position of Medical Assistant at Hennepin County today!

Description Hennepin County Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant (MA) to work in shelter-based clinics, who has an interest in and experience working with a diverse population in a clinic setting. This position will provide clinical support services to clients who are experiencing homelessness and will be cross trained to help staff other clinics in Public Health Clinical Services. The MA position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides primary care, care coordination, and acute care services to a wide variety of clients.
Hennepin Healthcare for the Homeless (HCH) is a respected leader in providing care to a diverse marginalized client base who are experiencing health disparities. The mission of HCH is to reduce health disparities, increase access, and promote health across communities with specialized services that value evidence-based, client-centered care to create empowered and healthy communities.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page . Location and hours:
This position is on-site at the Health Care for the Homeless clinic at 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 and requires travel between clinic locations throughout Hennepin County. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This position will also require working one evening shift per week. No overnight or holiday shifts are required.
About this position type:
This is a part-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Medical Assistant.
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This position is subject to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination. As such, it requires the job offer to be conditional based on the candidate being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. "Fully vaccinated" means 14 days after receiving the second dose in a two-dose vaccination series approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a full or emergency-use basis, or 14 days after receiving a single-dose vaccine approved by the FDA on a full or emergency-use basis. After a conditional job offer is made, the candidate must show proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. A COVID-19 vaccination card from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a vaccination record from your doctor's office or a personal digital vaccination record constitutes sufficient "proof." The candidate must also attest they are vaccinated by completing a form on the first day of employment. Reasonable accommodations to this vaccination requirement will be considered upon request by a candidate for medical or religious reasons as required by applicable law.
In this position, you will: Interview clients presenting for care; take vital signs and complete required documentation within the Epic system.
Assist nurse practitioners and medical staff with exams and treatments; administer immunizations, draw blood, and maintain vaccine inventory and storage.
Perform limited lab tests, such as urine or sputum sample collection; assist in maintaining lab documentation, perform laboratory proficiency tests, and prepare lab specimens for transport.
Manage inventory and stock medications and supplies; assist with packing, stocking, and transport of supplies within the clinics.
Perform clean up after medical exams; maintain aseptic environment according to cleaning policies and schedules and clean and maintain clinical equipment including instruments, refrigerators, cabinets, and counter surfaces.
Schedule follow up appointments with clients utilizing Epic, the clinic's electronic health record system.
Need to have: One of the following: Diploma or associate degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program that includes a clinical externship. Certification or eligibility for certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Ability to perform the following duties with or without reasonable accommodation: Lift a child weighing up to 30-pounds from the floor. Maneuver wheelchairs carrying patients weighing up to 300 pounds. Walk and stand for long periods of time.
Nice to have: Six or more months of experience as a Medical Assistant providing services to medically underserved populations in a clinic setting. Current CPR certification. Experience: Working in a community health setting and/or working with diverse populations. Using Epic or a similar Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to schedule and register clients and document client data/care. In records management (e.g., filing charts and gathering, scanning, and abstracting chart materials). In phlebotomy. Knowledge of: Community resources and publicly funded assistance programs. Appropriate standard and emergency procedures for handling sterile/contaminated materials. Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties. About the department: Public Health works to improve and protect the health of children, adolescents and adults who live, learn, work or play in Hennepin County. Our ultimate purpose is to promote physical and mental health, prevent illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions, reduce chronic diseases, and enhance the well-being of individuals affected by mental illnesses and serious emotional disturbances.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background check. If you have any questions, please contact: Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
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Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:
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If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) . Benefits of working as a Medical Assistant in Minneapolis, MN:
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