Medical Assistant: Pediatrics

Southdale Pediatric Associates, Ltd. is an independent physician group caring for children since 1948. Our mission is to enhance and maintain the welfare of our patients by providing high quality medical services and delivering our clinical expertise and outstanding customer service in a warm, welcoming environment. Our care team provides patient and family-centered care that is focused on shared decision making and takes into account each patient’s unique health status, value system, and cultural background. Many of our employees have been part of our family for 20 years. We offer a stable, friendly, and challenging work environment.

We seek Medical Assistants for the clinic nursing teams at our Edina location. This position provides and supports quality patient care through a variety of day-to-day functions. Available hours include days (8am - 5pm), possible evening clinic until 8:30pm, and Saturday morning (8am - noon) rotation. Flexibility to travel or work out of more than one clinic location is desired.

Additionally, we like to provide continuing education in x-ray for all clinic nursing staff. This would include a course that will prepare you to take the Minnesota Department of Health Limited Scope X-Ray Examination. After successful completion of Medical Assistant orientation and training interested employees will be considered for the Limited Scope X-Ray continuing education benefit based on performance and business needs. Southdale Pediatrics will pay for the course, materials, and your time. Upon passing the tests for all required modules and obtaining a Limited Scope X-Ray certification from the state of Minnesota you will receive a wage increase and be expected to cross-cover in our x-ray department.

Medical Assistant Position Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive intake including: height, weight, and vitals
• Hearing and vision screens
• Deliver injections including vaccines, influenza, and PPD/TB testing
• Collect NP, throat, and nasal swabs
• Run the following waived kit tests: RSV, influenza and strep.
• Assist with procedures
• Other clinic skills including: nebulizer treatments & administering injections
• Patient and family education
• Care coordination
• Documentation in the EMR
• Cleaning and stocking clinic rooms
• Eventual certification in limited scope x-ray which will add to the variety of day-to-day tasks as you provide coverage in that department

Qualifications & Skills:

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program
• CMA or RMA certification preferred
• Limited scope x-ray certification valued but not required
• Experience with the pediatric population is valued

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

License/Certification:

• MA credential (diploma, certification, and/or registration) (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Edina, MN 55435: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26