Medical Assistant - Ob/Gyn | Full Time

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Marshfield (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

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off package

Job summary

Sanford Health, Marsh Main in Marshfield, WI is seeking a Medical Assistant for ambulatory care in an administrative/clinical support role. The MA will collect vital signs and data, prepare patients for examinations, and communicate findings to providers within the ambulatory setting.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and may require CMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA or RMA certification. BLS is required within six months, with MN/IA/ND regional considerations noted.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant is required if education is not met at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collect subjective and objective health data from patients.
• Communicate data to the health care provider.
• Participate in patient care under supervision and follow the care plan.
• Perform routine ambulatory duties including vital signs, preparing for exams, and point-of-care testing.

Skills

BLS certification

Ambulatory care

Education

Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

MA certification options (CMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA or RMA)

Job description

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 Main

Location

Marshfield, WI

Address

1000 N Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA

Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

32.00

Salary Range

$19.00 - $29.50

Pay Info

May be eligible for a sign-on bonus!

Department Details

The Ob/Gyn Medical Assistant plays a critical role in supporting providers, maintaining efficient patient flow, and delivering compassionate specialized care.

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.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

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-0271534

Job Function: Nursing

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