LPN - Endocrinology - FT

10000 Sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus up to $15,000

Union position

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is seeking a skilled CMA or LPN to join our Endocrinology team, supporting patient care and coordinating visits for a seamless patient experience.

This is a daytime, 40-hour week with 8-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available for eligible applicants, and the role offers competitive compensation and a supportive team environment.

We welcome qualified candidates dedicated to teamwork, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
• CMA certification via AAMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA/AMCA/NCCT or equivalent.
• RMA registration through AMT acceptable.
• ND registration as MAIII if practicing in North Dakota.
• MN/IA/SD/OR do not require state registration for MA roles.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record where applicable.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.
• Re-certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect subjective and objective health data from patients.
• Communicate data to the health care provider.
• Participate in patient care under the provider’s direction.
• Transmit care instructions to patient or caregiver.
• Assist with patient scheduling, insurance and guarantor validation, and demographics verification.
• Coordinate provider schedules across locations and adjust daily scheduling.
• Perform vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, observe and report symptoms, and perform point-of-care testing.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Good driving record

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

MA program graduate or equivalent

National MA certification (AAMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA/AMCA/NCCT)

RMA registration (AMT)

ND MAIII registration (if applicable)

MN/IA/SD/OR no state registration required

BLS certification within 6 months

Re-certification as required

Job description

About Sanford Health

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.

Position Overview

• Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)


• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40


• Compensation: Salary Range: $20.73 - $28.68


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


• Union Position: Yes

Department Details

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in delivering exceptional Endocrinology services. In this role, you will work closely with our Endocrinology providers to support patient care and ensure a seamless experience for our patients.

• Up to $15,000 sign on bonus available for eligible applicants!


• Daytime hours with a Monday - Friday schedule.


• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

Company Overview

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.