Medical Assistant - General Surgery Clinic

Sanford Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Fargo team. This role involves direct patient care and support for providers, requiring qualification from an accredited program and national certification. Candidates will enjoy a structured onboarding process and significant opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Specialized onboarding and training

Career advancement assistance

Encouraging work environment

Qualifications

• Must be nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Support provider's practice and provide direct patient care.
• Assist with minor procedures and care coordination.
• Review and respond to patient questions and concerns.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Graduate of recognized Medical Assistant program

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Union Position:

No

Department Details

General Surgery is a department comprised of the subspecialties of general surgery, surgical oncology, breast surgery, and colorectal surgery. The duties of this role include supporting a provider's practice, providing direct patient care and education, reviewing and responding patient questions and concerns, assisting with minor procedures, and care coordination.
- Monday - Friday, Days
- Experience credit to wage range
- $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Come join our fun, driven team!

Summary

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

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical assistant to join our Sanford Health Team. The ideal candidate is adaptable, caring, and team focused. Medical Assistants assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care in a positive environment. Our Medical Assistants have the ability to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and their families. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life!

Available for you:

• Specialized on-boarding and training for tasks within scope of practice
• A workspace that values an encouraging employee experience
• Career advancement through educational assistance

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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