Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Albert Lea, MN
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 11 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM | Tuesday: 8:00 AM–1:30 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | 20 Hours/Week | Part-Time
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate: $22–$24/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support front-office and back-office clinical operations. The ideal candidate will have phlebotomy, venipuncture, and electronic medical record experience, along with strong communication and patient care skills.
Responsibilities
Support front-office and back-office clinical operations.
Greet patients, schedule appointments, and answer incoming phone calls.
Room patients and record vital signs.
Perform blood draws and venipuncture.
Administer vaccines as required.
Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) and Point-of-Care (POC) testing.
Maintain accurate patient records and electronic medical record documentation.
Provide additional clinical and administrative support as needed.
Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.
Support patient education and health outreach initiatives.
Help create a positive and efficient patient care experience.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, excluding externship.
Phlebotomy and venipuncture experience required.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience required.
Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
Good computer skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required.
Experience with front-office and back-office operations, EKGs, Point-of-Care testing, patient scheduling and rooming, vital signs monitoring, blood draws, and vaccine administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.