Occupational Medicine Medical Assistant – Ambulatory Care

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

Job summary

Sanford is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Occupational Medicine department in an ambulatory care setting. The MA will collect vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, document data for providers, and support care across the patient lifespan as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The role emphasizes following the provider’s instructions, assisting with pre-employment exams, vaccinations, testing, and other duties within scope.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collect subjective and objective health data from patients and communicate to the health care provider.
• Participate in patient care by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals and following the care plan.
• Communicate the provider's instructions to patients and caregivers and assist across the lifespan in preventive care, health maintenance, treatment and follow-up.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

BLS certification

Job description

Sanford is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Occupational Medicine department in an ambulatory care setting. The MA will collect vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, document data for providers, and support care across the patient lifespan as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The role emphasizes following the provider’s instructions, assisting with pre-employment exams, vaccinations, testing, and other duties within scope.