Medical Assistant Apprentice

Allina Health
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Nov 20, 2024
Number of Job Openings Available: 20 Date Posted: October 16, 2024 Department: 62000631 MA Training Program Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union 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: Full time (40 hours per week) Days shifts Occasional travel to the Allina Commons office in Minneapolis Job Description: The Medical Assistant (MA) Apprentice role provides patient care within limits of current training, while taking coursework and studying toward completion of a Medical Assistant program. Their work is guided and supervised by Allina site nursing leadership in collaboration with the school based on the progressive completion of the curriculum. The goal is delivering excellent patient care while fostering the learning needs of the MA Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship Program course requirements, the MA Apprentice will be eligible to apply for a Medical Assistant role and perform full duties as stated in the MA job description. Expectations: -MA Apprenticeship requires the employee to work part-time at an Allina clinic based on program time commitment AND be accepted and in good standing with the Medical Assistant program at an approved MA program. -MA Apprentice will complete MA course curriculum. -MA Apprentice will complete Allina LMS course to coincide with completed curriculum. Principle Responsibilities Perform limited skills & duties while attending coursework at an Allina approved MA program. Role may include, but is not limited to, cleaning and stocking rooms, copying, faxing, preparing patient forms, transcribing patient responses to questionnaires. The roles & duties will expand as MA apprentice moves through the MA coursework and demonstrates competency. These clinical skills & duties will align with the MA program curriculum progression and MA job description. Assigned Allina Preceptor/Trainer will validate MA Apprentice to ensure competency to perform task independently. 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 Must be enrolled in an Allina approved accredited Medical Assistant program Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED Licenses/Certifications BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 30 Days Physical Demands Medium Work: Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently