Medical Assistant, Ambulatory - Endocrinology Clinic

Good Samaritan Society; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 50,145,000 - 73,068,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support ambulatory nursing care. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure patient comfort and a smooth healthcare journey for all ages in a fast-paced endocrinology clinic.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, strong communication, and the opportunity for growth within the Sanford Health system. Full-time schedule with day shifts and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
• ND MAIII registration required within 4 months of hire; supervise meds until MAIII obtained.

Responsibilities

• Collect subjective and objective health data from patient or caregiver and relay to healthcare provider.
• Follow the patient’s plan of care under provider direction.
• Explain the provider’s care instructions to patient or caregiver.
• Support care across the lifespan in all phases of preventative care and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs, prepare for examinations, observe symptoms, and perform point-of-care testing.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Vital signs

Effective communication

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Careers With Purpose

With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. If you’re looking to start or further develop your career in healthcare, join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2 million clinic and outpatient visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family.

Facility: 7th Thayer Clinic
Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 225 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $17.50 - $25.50

Department Details

Come join the Endocrinology specialty!

This team provides strong knowledge of the endocrine system and hormonal system to a variety of patients.

Clinic daytime hours Monday - Friday

No call, weekends or holidays

Come join this fun, faced paced specialty today!

Job Summary

We’re seeking a caring, responsible, and empathetic Medical Assistant (MA/CMA) who will be involved in assisting with patient care for all ages in an ambulatory setting. The Medical Assistant will be an advocate for the patient’s needs by collaborating with both the patient and their care team to ensure that the patient is comfortable throughout their healthcare journey at Sanford. As a Medical Assistant, you can look forward to creating strong bonds with your patients and co-workers and have multiple opportunities for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates data to healthcare provider

• Follows 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

• Participates 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

• Obtains vital signs, prepares patients for examinations, observes and reports patient’s signs or symptoms, and performs point of care testing

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. If the incumbent does not already hold their registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing at time of hire they will be granted 4 months to obtain registration. All medication administration performed by the incumbent prior to obtaining the MAIII must be supervised by a licensed nurse. Additionally, must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire.

MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275661
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No