Medical Assistant - LPN - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic

Sanford Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Dakota seeks a Medical Assistant to join their Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic. The role involves patient care, data collection, and supporting licensed professionals. Enjoy a close-knit team environment with no weekends or holidays.

Benefits

Sign on BONUS available for eligible applicants

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Collects health status data from patients.
• Participates in patient care and communicates care instructions.
• Performs vital signs and prepares patients for examinations.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

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:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Salary Range: $19.00 - $29.50$$ Sign on BONUS available for eligible applicants $$

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Great opportunity to work within our fast- paced Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic alongside many great providers. Within our clinic there are opportunities to learn different specialties that include but are not limited to podiatry, foot & ankle, hand, trauma, and more!

If you are looking to be on a close-knit team within an energetic and fast paced setting that allows for many learning and growth opportunities, this is the position for you!

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm!

No weekends, no holidays, and no on-call!

$$ Sign on BONUS available for eligible applicants $$

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.

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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