Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant - Women's Health Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBismarck, ND, USA$15 - $25.50

About the Job

Requirements

For the Nursing Assistant role, a high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
For the Nursing Assistant role, six months of experience and experience in a clinic setting are preferred.
For the Nursing Assistant role, Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred, and required department-specific competencies and certifications must be obtained and maintained.
In North Dakota, a Nursing Assistant who is not a Certified Nursing Assistant must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry after completing training and competency validation or within four months of initial employment.
In Wisconsin, the Nursing Assistant must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility.
For the Medical Assistant role, graduation from a recognized Medical Assistant program is required.
Prior healthcare-setting experience is preferred for the Medical Assistant role.
The Medical Assistant must be nationally certified or registered, including an accepted certification from a nationally approved program or registration through American Medical Technologists.
In North Dakota, Medical Assistants must register as an MAIII through the North Dakota Board of Nursing; if not registered at hire, registration must be obtained within four months. Medication administration before MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse, and the employee must also be registered on the North Dakota Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not hold MAIII registration at hire.
Medical Assistants working in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, or Oregon do not require state registration.
Basic Life Support certification is required within six months of employment and must be renewed as required.

Responsibilities

For the Nursing Assistant role, perform clinical duties as delegated, within the employee’s role, training, competencies, and ambulatory-setting needs.
Assist with taking vital signs and maintain medical supplies for registered nurses or physicians.
Perform assigned patient-care duties and delegated tasks and treatments during scheduled work periods.
Record vital statistics and other basic health information; assist patients with basic healthcare needs, rooming, daily living activities, and emotional and spiritual needs.
Collect non-invasive biological specimens as needed.
Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment, clean equipment and patient areas, and dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
For the Medical Assistant role, collect subjective and objective health-status data from patients or caregivers and communicate it to healthcare providers.
Contribute patient-care data to licensed healthcare professionals and follow through on patient care plans under provider direction.
Communicate providers’ written care instructions to patients or caregivers by transmitting specifically defined information.
Participate in care across the lifespan, including preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move between care settings.
Perform duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine, including obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting signs or symptoms, and performing point-of-care testing.

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:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Compensation:

Salary Range: $15.00 - $25.50





Union Position:

Department Details

Come join this impactful specialty!
Women's Health Clinic

From wellness visits to screenings and specialty care services, our team provides comprehensive care at every stage of life. The Women's Health Clinic is looking for a nurse in a full time role.
Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00a-5:00pm; no weekends or holidays!

Come join this impactful specialty!

Summary

Nursing Assistant:
Assists nursing personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Performs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

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

Job Description

Nursing Assistant:

Assist with clinical duties as delegated within roles and responsibilities, personalized training and competency, and needs of specific ambulatory setting. Assists with taking vital signs. Maintains stock of medical supplies needed for registered nurse or physician. Complies with all patient duties assigned. The Nursing Assistant serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. Administer delegated tasks and treatments. Record vital statistics and other basic health information. Provide assistance with basic health care needs including rooming the patients, daily living activities; emotional and spiritual needs. Will collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients as needed. Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare. Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Clean patient areas or treatment rooms.

Medical Assistant:

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

Nursing Assistant:

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum of six months’ experience preferred. Experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific
competencies and certifications.

If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.

If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry with current work eligibility.

Medical Assistant:

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.

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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [email protected].

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.5M
Headquarters: Fargo, ND
Founded: 1894

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