Medical Assistant - Edina, MN (32514)

**Are you a compassionate professional ready to turn your clinical expertise into meaningful impact?** Join us at **Clay Consulting** in **Edina, MN**, as a **Medical Assistant** and help support our nation’s veterans! In this role, you’ll merge hands-on care with administrative precision, making a real difference in the lives of those who’ve served. Step into a **purpose-driven** career where your work truly matters. **Location:** **6800 France Avenue S., Suite 300 Edina, MN 55435** **JOB SUMMARY:** As a Medical Assistant at Clay Consulting, you will have a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation of the clinic by providing administrative and clinical support. You will support healthcare providers and claimants through a variety of tasks related to VA Claim Exams (C&P Exams). Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in medical procedures are essential for success in this role. **DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is recorded. - Prepare clinical charts and conduct Medical Opinion (IMO) research prior to the claimant's appointment to facilitate efficient healthcare service delivery. - Update and maintain medical records and billing reports, adhering to relevant privacy and confidentiality regulations. - Prepare and sanitize exam rooms and medical instruments to ensure a hygienic and safe environment for claimants and healthcare providers. - Escort and guide claimants to examination rooms, assisting with their needs during the visit. - Send all ordered diagnostics to appropriate facilities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of test samples and results. - Obtain and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight, using appropriate medical equipment. - Collaborate with the Supervisor to ensure the clinic operates smoothly and adheres to the schedule for timely patient care. - Perform blood drawings to obtain blood specimens for diagnostic purposes. - Conduct Electrocardiograms (EKG), Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT), and Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) as directed by healthcare providers. - Assist with prescreening visitors and ensuring proper check-in/check-out procedures for veterans using the Patient Scheduling (PracticeSuite) system. - Comply with Infection Control policies and guidelines, maintaining general housekeeping protocols to promote a safe clinical environment. - Operate office equipment, including fax machines, printers, scanners, copiers, and answer phones, maintaining proper communication channels. - Assist in inventory management and supply ordering. - Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor. **REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:** - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effectively interacting with patients and healthcare professionals. - Strong organizational skills to manage medical records, appointments, and administrative tasks efficiently. - Proficiency in medical procedures, such as phlebotomy, EKGs, and PFTs. - Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in recording medical histories and vital signs. - Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to comprehend and follow healthcare provider instructions. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. - Adherence to privacy regulations and ethical standards for maintaining patient confidentiality. - Minimum typing speed 45 to 60 WPM - Strong familiarity with Office 365 **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** - High School Diploma or equivalent. - Proficiency in phlebotomy is mandatory - Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or in a healthcare setting is preferred. - Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or relevant certification is preferred. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** - Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods during patient interactions and room preparations. - Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handl…