Medical Assistant (MA) | Family Practice | Full Time

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care, collecting health data and assisting clinicians in a fast-paced Family Practice setting. You will obtain vitals, prepare patients for exams, and help communicate care plans to patients under supervision.

Candidates should be a graduate of an MA program or have CMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA/RMA certification, with BLS required within six months. Benefits include a strong team environment and a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program or completion of equivalent coursework within 12 months of hire.
• Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant if education is not met at hire.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment and recertification as required.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA) or equivalent (CMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA/RMA) is preferred.
• For ND, MAIII registration required within 4 months if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for examinations.
• Observe and report patient signs or symptoms to the provider.
• Contribute data to the patient’s plan of care under supervision.
• Communicate the provider’s instructions to patients or caregivers.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

Education

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

MA nationally certified or registered

Tools

ND nursing registration (for MAIII)

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.

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Stevens Point

Location: Stevens Point, WI

Address: 4100 WI-66, Stevens Point, WI 54482, USA

Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $19.00 - $29.50

Pay Info: May be eligible for a sign-on bonus!

Department Details

Primary work location is Wisconsin Rapids, with coverage in Stevens Point as needed.

Schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 6:30a - 5:00p, with Wednesday off.

Our department culture is built on teamwork, accountability, respect, and patient-centered care. We work in a fast-paced Family Practice environment, and everyone plays an important role in ensuring our patients receive high-quality care.

• Build long-term relationships with patients
• Variety every day; no two days are the same; continually learn and develop new skills
• Strong team environment
• Excellent learning environment
• Work-life balance compared to many inpatient roles

Job Summary

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

Medical Assistant Ambulatory, Non-Certified

Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program or successful completion of the following courses or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution within 12 months of hire: Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Pharmacology.

Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant is required if education is not met at time of hire.

Prior Experience In a Healthcare Setting Is Preferred.

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

Medical Assistant Ambulatory

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-0278654

Job Function: Nursing

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