Certified Medical Assistant

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support research projects focused on pediatric obesity. The role involves collecting human subject data in a clinical setting.

Work Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (hours may vary slightly based on clinic needs)

Work Days: Monday - Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Hourly Rate: $23.86 - $28.51 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

60% Clinical Laboratory Data Collection

• Perform lab procedures in the areas of: venipunctures, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology (fecal samples), pregnancy testing, electrocardiography (ECG)
• Schedule and prepare documentation/supplies for research study clinic visits
• Process biological specimens (Blood, Urine, Fecal, Saliva) using standardized techniques (e.g. centrifuge and aliquot plasma, serum, etc.)
• Collect and record vital signs in a standardized manner
• Conduct data collection maintaining GCP and HIPAA compliance
• Maintain documentation according to local and federal guidelines
• Verify patient identification to ensure proper specimen labeling

40% Clinical Laboratory Support

• Perform quality control checks on lab equipment
• Maintain certifications to conduct assessments with human research subjects on study-related equipment
• Track and maintain accurate long-term sample storage organization
• Assist in medical imaging

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and certified or registered as a Medical Assistant by a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited organization.
• Proficient in Phlebotomy/IV placement
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Adept computer skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Demonstrated detail-orientation with exceptional organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a part of a team and with changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and process multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated excellence in patient care and customer service
• Experience working with children in the context of health-related initiatives/projects
• Experience with clinical trials
• Experience working in an academic medicine setting
• Experience with Epic Healthcare systems
• MN Dept. of Health Limited Scope X-Ray Equipment Operator certification (Densitometry)

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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