Regional Support Clinical Assistant-Remote

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

January 21, 2025

Department:

62879900 Allina Health Group River Falls

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8/12 combo shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

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:

• Remote position but must live within 1 hour of Hastings, MN
• $2,000 Sign-on bonus for eligible external new hires
• .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week schedule)
• 8/12-hour day shifts
• Shift hours typically run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasionally, longer shifts may be required based on business needs.
• No weekends
• Benefit eligible

Job Description:

Provides remote support to providers and the nursing staff in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services. Some duties include assisting with virtual rooming patients, managing patient flow and obtaining adequate patient medical information/data.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support and assist providers as instructed by the Physician, Provider or Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Reports any acute problems and changes in patient's condition.
  • Provides information to patients regarding test/procedure preparation, over-the-counter medication administration and treatment with provider.
  • Provide patient preventative or other heath information per provider or RN
  • Coordinate results of tests, procedures ect. with provider.
  • Assists with scheduling appointments for patients.
  • Prepare refill information for provider to review.
  • Facilitate obtaining lab/imaging results and notify provider of abnormalities.
  • Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages and results for provider.
• Manage patient flow and obtain adequate patient medical information/data.
  • May perform virtual rooming and vital signs according to standards.
  • Confirm information with patient when necessary and document per practice.
• 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
• If an LPN, must have an Associates or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program
• Non-Certified Medical Assistant Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship
• 0 to 2 years of Medical Assistant or LPN experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant - CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants preferred
• Medical Terminology

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.55 to $29.35 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winni