Medical Assistant

Kidney Specialist of Minnesota is looking to hire a Full-Time Medical Assistant to help support our providers at many of our KSM clinics.

KSM is looking for a reliable and dynamic team player, with previous clinical experience strongly preferred. Kind and responsive patient care is a must! This role is a combination of administrative tasks (calling patients, working in EMR) and direct patient care. Your work would also support our innovative value based care model, supporting eligible patients in getting access to those wraparound services.

This position will have a base clinic location at the Brooklyn Center office and will travel to outreach locations in Buffalo, Maple Grove, Fridley, Mora, as well as main locations in Richfield and Roseville. Other outreach locations include Waconia, Norwood, Chaska, Shakopee, Cannon Valley, Hudson, and Hastings. 

JOB PURPOSE

• Possess an in-depth knowledge of KSM clinic procedures and protocols, along with knowledge of patient care procedures, lab procedures, electronic medical record documentation, medical terminology, and sanitation practices.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care

PATIENT CARE:

• Complete rooming and discharge procedures per company protocols
• Obtain and record vital signs, medical histories and other patient forms
• Complete accurate medication reconciliation
• Ensure patient completes labs per policy
• Collaborate with IOP on completion of same day lab orders
• Arrange for off-site procedures as ordered by the KSM provider
• Schedule patients for follow up appointments and/or lab appointments
• Provide education materials to patients as instructed by the KSM provider
• Review AVS (after visit summary) with patient
  

MANAGE PATIENT MEDICAL RECORDS

• Accurately document all information as required by company, state, and federal guidelines
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Accurately database lab results into appropriate electronic medical record
• Complete chart prep procedures to ensure patient visits are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently
• Prepare and process lab order forms
  

CLINIC OPERATIONS:

• Clean and stock exam rooms daily
• Report any supply shortage to the Clinical Supervisor
• Proactively identify safety concerns, submit incident reports, and/or discuss with the Clinical Supervisor
  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned and proactively identifies other tasks needing to be addressed/completed
• Demonstrate professional behavior in interactions with coworkers and patients
• Float to all clinics, including outreach locations, as needed
• Train other clinical staff on job duties, policies, or procedure as needed
• Participate in weekly huddles

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability and means to travel to all clinics, including outreach locations, as needed. Mileage reimbursement available.
  
• High school diploma
• Flexible
• Reliable
• MA experience preferred
• MA certification preferred
• Epic experience preferred