Medical Assistant - MA - ENT

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for eligible applicants

Flexible scheduling

No nights, weekends, or holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls offers a Medical Assistant role in ambulatory care. You will collect patient data, relay information to providers, and help execute care plans with a focus on prevention and education.

The position requires graduation from a recognized Medical Assistant program, with preferred healthcare experience. Certification (CMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA/RMA) or RMA via AMT is acceptable, and BLS is required within six months.

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...
• Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable.
• ND registration as an MAIII for ND location with 4-month grace period.
• MAs in SD, MN, IA, or OR do not require state registration.
• BLS certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collects subjective and objective health data from patients or caregivers.
• Contributes data to licensed health care professionals and follows the patient’s plan of care.
• Communicates provider instructions for care to patient or caregiver.
• Participates in care across the lifespan in preventive, maintenance, treatment, and follow-up settings.
• Obtain vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, observe and report symptoms, and perform point-of-care testing.

Skills

BLS certification

Good communication

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

ND Board of Nursing MAIII registration (within 4 months)

MA Certification (CMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA/RMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months

Job description

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:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Life is better when your ears, nose and throat are in good condition. Help patients hear better, breathe easier and avoid irritating infections with the help of Sanford Health's ENT specialists.

For you:

• SIGN ON BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
• Numerous opportunities to learn new and innovative equipment
• Fast paced work environment
• Flexible Scheduling: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM with no nights, weekends, or holidays
• Work with our friendly providers!
• Additional employee perks

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.

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].