Certified Medical Assistant

CHI St. Alexius Turtle Lake; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson in North Dakota is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and patients through the full visit cycle, from pre-visit intake to post-visit follow-up.

You will manage patient flow, prepare charts, and assist with exams, specimen collection, and wound care in a fast-paced team setting. The role requires completion of a medical assisting program and certification upon hire (CMA, NCCT, NAHP, AMT, or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Medical assisting diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Certification upon hire (CMA, NCCT, NAHP, AMT or equivalent).
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient exams and chart preparation.
• Support workflow and manage patient flow during visits.
• Update electronic medical records and coordinate follow-up tests.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient interaction

Medical terminology

Laboratory specimen collection

Education

Medical Assisting Diploma

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant at CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, you will help our clinical team and patients navigate their daily visits so they can receive efficient, high-quality, and compassionate care.

Every day you will proactively manage patient flow and chart preparation. You will be expected to support the provider throughout the full patient visit cycle, from pre-visit intake to post-visit follow-up.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a high level of clinical accuracy, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

• Clinical Support: Assist providers with patient exams, perform medication administration, dress wounds, and collect lab specimens.
• Operational Efficiency: Organize daily schedules, proactively update electronic medical records, and coordinate follow-up tests or procedures.
• Patient Experience: Act as a primary point of contact for patients and families, ensuring they are prepared for exams and fully informed regarding their ongoing care plans.

Job Requirements

Required

• Medical Assisting Diploma and
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, upon hire or
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, upon hire or
• Certified Medical Assistant NHA, upon hire or
• National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT, upon hire or
• National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP, upon hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant, upon hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant AMT, upon hire or
• Cert Med Asst - MMCI, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, part of CommonSpirit Heath, a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood, Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care, assisted and residential living communities, community health services organizations, home health agencies, and numerous outpatient facilities.