CMA - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - FT

Sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the ambulatory care setting on a 8-hour day shift. The role supports data collection, care coordination, and patient communication under licensed provider supervision.

Expect tasks like vitals, patient prep, specimen handling, and care plan execution across the lifespan. Candidates should graduate from an accredited MA program, hold national certification or registration, and obtain BLS within six months.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
• Certification (CMA) obtained through a nationally approved certification program (AAMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA, etc.).
• Registration (RMA) obtained through the AMT also acceptable. Some states have extra requirements.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collects subjective and objective health data from patient or caregiver.
• Communicates patient data to health care provider and supports plan of care.
• Transmits provider instructions to patient or caregiver.
• Performs care tasks across the lifespan in prevention, health maintenance, treatment and follow-up.
• Obtains vital signs and prepares patients for examinations.
• Performs point of care testing and assists with scheduling and insurance verification.
• Coordinates provider schedules across locations and manages daily scheduling adjustments.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of MA program

Nationally certified or registered MA (CMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA/etc.)

RMA registration acceptable (AMT)

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $21.05 - $30.89

Sign on BONUS for eligible applicants up to $15,000

Union Position:

Yes

Department Details

M-F Day shift schedule

Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.

Job Description

The MA in the ambulatory care setting collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider. Participates in the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals; and following through on the patient's plan of care under the direction of the provider. Communicates the provider's written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver, by transmission of specifically defined information. Will participate in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings. Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine. A sampling of the specialized clinical duties performed includes, but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient's signs or symptoms, and performing point of care testing. In departments where applicable, responsibilities may include patient scheduling, insurance and guarantor validation, and verification of demographic information. Additional tasks may involve coordinating provider schedules across multiple locations and managing daily scheduling adjustments.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
• Certification (CMA) obtained through a nationally approved certification program for medical assistant, including but not limited to: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National HealthCareer Association (NHA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), etc.
• Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable. Additional state requirements include: North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing. MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration.
• When applicable, maintenance of a valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Employees are held to the Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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