Medical Assistant - LPN - Internal Medicine

10000 Sanford; Bemidji (MN); In loco; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Sanford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support internal medicine providers in an ambulatory care setting. The MA will collect data, communicate with the care team, and assist with care coordination and patient flow.

This role requires graduation from a recognized Medical Assistant program, MA certification/registration, and BLS within six months. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with daytime hours and a sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

Competenze

• Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• National certification or registration as a Medical Assistant (MA).
• CMA certification options include AAMA, CCMA, CMAC or NCMA, etc.
• RMA registration also acceptable.

Mansioni

• Collects subjective and objective health data from patients.
• Communicates health data to providers and follows the care plan.
• Performs procedures under supervision of licensed personnel.
• Obtains vital signs and prepares patients for examinations.
• Assists with scheduling, insurance verification, and demographic checks.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Data collection

Care coordination

Formazione

Medical Assistant program graduate

Descrizione del lavoro

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: 32 Compensation: Salary Range: $20.24 - $28.68 Sign on BONUS up to $15,000 for eligible applicants Union Position: Yes

• 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.

Department Details

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

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].

About Sanford Health

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

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.