Medical Assistant

Kidney Specialists of Minnesota (KSM) has been providing high-quality care to patients with CKD, diabetic kidney disease, and ESRD since 1978. We are looking to hire Full-Time Medical Assistants to help support our providers in clinic. KSM is an independent nephrology practice with 23 physicians and 7 advanced practice providers that deliver quality, patient-centered care in hospitals, dialysis units, and CKD clinic. KSM offers competitive benefits, and promotes work/life balance with no nights or weekends. 

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