Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician - Urology Clinic

10000 Sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide basic patient care in ambulatory services and support activities within a busy clinic. The role involves preparing treatment areas, assisting clinicians, and handling clerical tasks while ensuring patient safety and compassionate care.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with six months’ experience; BLS is required or obtainable within 60 days; CNA is a plus and North Dakota NA registry must be obtained within

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 60 days of employment.
• Experience in healthcare or clinic settings is preferred.
• CNA certification strongly preferred for the ND region.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient treatment areas and equipment for use.
• Clean and maintain patient care areas and treatment rooms.
• Monitor stock levels of medical inventory and restock as needed.
• Assist with patient registries and quality improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills while working with a team.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

North Dakota NA registry within 4 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: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Compensation: Salary Range: $15.00 - $25.50 Union Position: No Department Details

Join our team of fast-paced Urology specialists to provide advanced care to our patients with cutting-edge technologies and treatments! We offer surgical and non-surgical treatment options for certain conditions. We provide care in a sensitive environment and work to answer patient questions about their condition and treatment options Join the Urology Team today! Clinic is open Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (No weekends or holidays) Experience is credit to wage Summary The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Job Description Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.

Patient Care Technicians have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics.

Job Description Duties

• Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
• Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms.
• Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed.
• Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
• Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members.
• Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of six months’ experience preferred.
• Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
• If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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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, 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.