Job Details:
- Title: Medical Assistant (CMA) – Primary Care Clinic
- Location: New Hope, MN
- Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
- Schedule: Day Shift | 80 hours per 2-week pay period
- Hours: 10 hours/day
- Weekends & On-Call: None
- Pay: $22.23–$27.37/hr. (based on experience) + Benefits
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant (CMA) to join a collaborative Primary Care outpatient clinic in New Hope, Minnesota.
The Medical Assistant will support providers and clinical staff in delivering safe, efficient, patient-centered care to patients across the lifespan, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
This position is ideal for a Medical Assistant with recent Primary Care experience who is comfortable working in a busy outpatient clinic and performing both clinical and administrative duties.
-> Key Responsibilities
- Room and prepare patients for provider visits, including obtaining vital signs and documenting relevant clinical information.
- Support patient flow and maintain efficient clinic operations.
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Administer immunizations, injections, and medications as directed and within scope of practice.
- Collect and process laboratory specimens and perform point-of-care testing as required.
- Perform phlebotomy duties when qualified.
- Provide telephone support and facilitate communication between patients and providers.
- Assist with prescription refill requests and follow-up communication.
- Support prior authorization processes and care coordination.
- Assist with front-desk/check-in activities as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Stock and maintain clinical supplies and equipment.
- Communicate patient concerns, questions, and changes in condition to the appropriate clinical team members.
- Follow infection-control procedures, patient-safety standards, and organizational policies.
- Provide compassionate, respectful care to patients from diverse backgrounds and age groups.
-> Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program accredited by a recognized organization such as ABHES or CAAHEP, OR qualifying RMA program with required on-the-job experience and certification.
- Previous Primary Care experience required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Strong communication, organization, and patient-service skills.
- Ability to work effectively with providers, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
- Ability to manage multiple clinical and administrative tasks in a busy outpatient environment.
-> Important Eligibility Requirement
Candidates must have Primary Care experience and a current BLS certification. Candidates must also meet the required Medical Assistant education/certification criteria.
-> Preferred Skills
- CMA/RMA certification.
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Experience with immunizations and injections.
- Experience with point-of-care laboratory testing.
- Prior authorization experience.
- Prescription refill experience.
- Telephone triage/support experience.
- Experience with electronic medical records/EHR.
- Experience working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
-> Schedule & Benefits
- Full-time day-shift position.
- 80 hours per 2-week pay period.
- No weekend requirement.
- No on-call requirement.
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
- Health and welfare benefits.
- 401(k) retirement match or pension plan, depending on eligibility.
- Generous paid time off.
- Adoption reimbursement.
- Child care discount program.
- Education/tuition reimbursement.
- 24/7 fitness center access for eligible team members.
~JB