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Medical Assistant/MA - Urgent Care Clinic

Job Overview Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant to join our Urgent Care Clinic in Andover, MN This is a 0.85 FTE ( 68 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening. Urgent Care Operating Hours are M-F 9:30am-8:30pm, Sat and Sun 8:30am-5:30pm. This position requires working day/evening and every other weekend shifts. Shift differential compensation for evening and weekend hours! This position is eligible for up to a $2000 New Hire Sign On Bonus! 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. The Medical Assistant will gather information and documents to support the patient visit. The medical assistant is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and practice guidelines, promoting teamwork with all members of the health care team, maintaining complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient and continually looking for opportunities to improve processes and workflow. Responsibilities Delivers care as delegated by the physician/authorized practitioner or RN, to assigned patient population, or individual patient. 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 Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team. Documents care in the medical record. Communicates verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner. Uses communication approaches appropriate to patient/family needs Respect and ensures the confidentiality of all information regarding patients, staff members or Fairview business issues. Shares information only with those who need to know. Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served. Partners with patient/caregiver in care/decision making. Communicates in a respectful manner. Ensures a safe, secure environment. Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs. Modifies clinical interventions based on population served. Provides patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver. As a member of the care team, continuously improve work processes, environment, and the overall experience to serve customers and meet business goals: Identify opportunities for improvement in workflow. Participate in meetings to support initiatives Communicate appropriately with team members Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Graduate of an LPN program A clinical externship is required for non-certified MA applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN) Preferred Qualifications Ambulatory Care Experience AAMA Certification 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

Nurse Help Line RN

Gillette Children's Hospital and Clinics Saint Paul, MN

$39.86 - $68.13 / hour

Nurse Help Line RN 0.9 FTE. Department hours are 7:00 am - 9:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Weekend rotation is required, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm . This is a remote opportunity; however, the selected candidate must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin and have the ability to work onsite in St. Paul, MN as needed. Purpose of position The Nurse Help Line RN administers family-centered nursing care to patients, advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and/or provide skilled assistance in navigation of the health care system as appropriate to the developmental, cultural, emotional, and medical, surgical, or rehabilitative needs of the patient and their families. This position will provide a centralized Gillette communication center to patients, providers and staff who are on-call, other care sites and community resources. Specific duties are determined by the work setting and/or the patient population served; however, in all positions at Gillette, serving patients with challenging and complex conditions requires a concentration of specialized staff able to work in highly coordinated teams. We organize care around each patient’s condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and effectively and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning integrated teams. Compensation & Benefits Information The hourly wage for this opportunity is $39.86 to $68.13. In addition, this position is eligible for shift differential pay, which includes $1.75/hour for weekends, $2.75/hour for evenings, and $4.00/hour for nights. Pay is dependent on several factors including number of hours worked within the field, education, and certification/licensure. Hourly pay just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above. Core Responsibilities and Duties 1. Patient Care – Delivers patient care over the telephone which optimizes the patient’s health status and outcomes through the use of the nursing process. • Demonstrates thorough assessments. • Creates individualized plans of care that are evidence-based. • Successfully implements interventions. • Effectively prioritizes. • Evaluates patient care based on desired outcomes. • Communicates patient-related nursing data and information to enhance active and informed decision making by patients, families, nurse colleagues, and other healthcare providers. • Effectively triages patient/family/caregiver calls based on urgency and acuity of symptoms, concern or diagnosis. • Collaborates with providers and other members of the health care team in the care of patients. • Reference the medical record for patient information, documentation of patient visits, procedures, and care provided, and to review the plan of care. Completes timely document all interactions with patients and providers when medical direction is given. 2. Family Centered Care - Provides nursing care and health education reflecting specific patient, family, cultural and community needs. • Identifies the learning needs of the population served. • Implements an effective teaching plan. • Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment. • Seeks opportunity to evaluate effectiveness of health education as culturally and developmentally appropriate. • Adapts to staffing and department workflow needs based on patient care needs and availability of staff and services. 3. Autonomous Practice – Exercises independent judgment that influences care and demonstrates understanding of potential clinical implications. • Supervises, delegates, and provides care based on the abilities and limitations of care personnel and patient acuity. • Identifies and incorporates evidence-based improvements into own daily work. 4. Procedures and Policies –Identifies, interprets, and implements organizational policies and procedures according to regulations, professional and community standards. • Protects the confidentiality of personal health information. 5. Active Engagement – Actively represents the department in committees, task forces, unit activities or other work groups and disseminates information and decisions to colleagues and peers using the Engaged Professional Practice Model. • Ensures accountability through the use of dashboards and promote transparency through reporting of near misses and medical errors. • This includes attending a minimum of 75% of department staff meetings. • Demonstrates meaningful contributions to the productivity of the professional environment of the department. • Supports work of Clinical Shared Governance initiatives. 6. Professional Development and Quality Improvement. • Personal Improvement – Maintains professional competence by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning. • Process Improvement – Identifies and applies basic research methods in a continuous quality improvement approach. • Education – Pursues own professional growth and contributes to the growth of others. • Communication – Engages in honest and appropriate communication with others. • Goals - Demonstrates progress toward or completion of existing goals. • Performs chart audits and review as needed for Quality Improvement compliance and metrics. Qualifications Required Current Registered Nurse (RN) license through the MN Board of Nursing. Documentation of completion of a professional nursing program (RN program). Minimum of 3 years of experience. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other healthcare related field. Current certification in CPR-BLS for Health Care Providers by the American Heart Association. Nursing Specialty Certification relevant to the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be interested in working with people with short term or long-term disabilities that begin in childhood. Demonstrated consistent quality customer service skills. Demonstrated strength in communication skills, including listening, verbal, and written are essential to provide care by phone. Demonstrated critical thinking skills. Basic keyboarding and computer skills Able to multitask and prioritize. Able to complete accurate, thorough, specialty-based assessments. Physically able to work hours required and meet physical demands of the position. At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential. Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws. Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses. To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers . Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding E-Verify.