Ambulatory Medical Assistant – Patient Care and Team-Based

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 26,174 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time-off

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Merrill Center Primary Care in Merrill, WI. The MA will collect patient data, obtain vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and communicate information to the provider to support the care plan.

The position requires MA training or equivalent coursework, BLS within six months, and relevant healthcare experience. ND MAIII registration may be required in some cases; sign-on bonus eligibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program or successful completion of courses (Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmacology) within 12 months of hire.
• Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant is required if education is not met at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment; re-certification as required.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA) (CMA or RMA).
• Registration (RMA) obtained through AMT also acceptable.
• North Dakota registration as MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for examinations.
• Communicate patient data to the health care provider.
• Contribute data to the patient’s plan of care under provider direction.
• Explain and transmit the provider’s instructions to the patient or caregiver.
• Support care across the lifespan in ambulatory settings.
• Perform point-of-care testing under supervision.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Pharmacology

CMA or RMA certification

ND MAIII registration

Education

Medical Assistant program

Two years MA experience (if no education)

Tools

AMT MA certification/registration

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Merrill Center Primary Care in Merrill, WI. The MA will collect patient data, obtain vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and communicate information to the provider to support the care plan.

The position requires MA training or equivalent coursework, BLS within six months, and relevant healthcare experience. ND MAIII registration may be required in some cases; sign-on bonus eligibility may apply.