Medical Assistant Lead

Location Address:

1155 County Road E Suite 100 Vadnais Heights, MN 55110-5183

Date Posted:

April 06, 2026

Department:

62835605 ENT and Audiology

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-6-Aspen Clerical and Technical-TAP

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8/12 combo day shifts
• No weekends or holidays
• ENT TEAM Lead working closely with ENT CSS
• Floating to other sites to cover open shifts and travel to other sites to perform site checks including the locations of: Plymouth, Bandana Square, Woodbury, Apple Valley, Vadnais Height's and Bloomington Allina Health clinics

Job Description:

Provides support to providers and the nursing staff in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services. Some duties include training, co-coordinating workflow, assisting with rooming patients, managing patient flow and obtaining adequate patient medical information/data.

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead Duties.
  • Directs and checks the work of others.
  • Participates in the orientation and training of employees.
  • Coordinates the workflow among employees within the work area.
  • Provides technical and functional support to Employees.
  • Informs management on the operational needs of the department.
• Provides patient care support and assists providers as instructed by the Physician, Provider or Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Reports any acute problems and changes in patient's condition.
  • Instructs patients in test/procedure preparation, over-the-counter medication administration and treatment with provider.
  • Provides patient preventative or other heath information per provider or RN.
  • Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider.
  • Assists with scheduling appointments for patients.
  • Prepares refill information for provider to review.
  • Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results and notify provider of abnormalities.
  • Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages and results for provider.
  • May need to perform injections using proper techniques.
  • May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration.
  • May assist with patient transportation.
• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
  • Performs rooming and vital signs according to standards.
  • Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
  • Confirms information with patient when necessary and document per practice.
  • Keeps patient informed of provider schedule and notify provider when patient is ready.
• Cleans, re-stocks and maintains inventory for exam rooms and inventory for supply room.
  • Ensures that supplies are ordered, stocked and inventory is maintained.
  • Orders medical supplies and nutritional supplies.
  • Sterilizes and ensures the proper maintenance occurs for all exam room equipment.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
  • Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
  • Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
  • Follows all policies and procedures when administering medication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 7+ years Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Certified by the American Heart Association or Allina BLS within 30 Days
• Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship
• Certified Medical Assistant - CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants preferred
• Medical Terminology preferred

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $23.48 to $29.96 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.