Medical Assistant - Urology Clinic

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

No weekends

Day shift

Job summary

Sanford Health seeks a Medical Assistant to join our ambulatory care team. The MA collects health data, communicates with providers, and supports patient care under supervision.

Duties include taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with point-of-care tests across the lifespan. The role requires graduation from an accredited MA program, national MA certification or registration, and BLS within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
• BLS certification within six months of employment.
• State-specific registration requirements may apply where location of practice.

Responsibilities

• Collect subjective and objective health data from patients or caregivers.
• Communicate data to the healthcare provider and assist with the plan of care.
• Take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and perform point-of-care testing.
• Provide care across the lifespan under supervision of a licensed clinician.

Education

Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program

MA certification (CMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA)

RMA registration accepted

BLS certification within six months of employment

Job description

About Sanford Health

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.

Position Details

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50 $5,000 Sign on bonus Union Position: No

• - Monday - Friday 8:00a-5:00pm - No weekends or holidays
• - Experience is credit to wage range - $5,000 Sign on Bonus

About the Role

Join our team of fast paced Urology specialists to provided advanced Urology care to our patients. Sanford Health equips Urology experts 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.

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.

EEO Statement

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

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Company Overview

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

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.