Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Medical Assistant - Multiple Teams

Nursing & Frontline Patient Care +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEau Claire, WI, USA$19 - $29.50In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, or complete the specified Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent, and Pharmacology courses; alternatively, two years of Medical Assistant-related work experience with those courses completed within the first 12 months of hire.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within three months of hire for the non-certified Medical Assistant option.
For the certified Medical Assistant option, graduation from a recognized Medical Assistant program and national certification or registration as a Medical Assistant are required. Acceptable certifications include CMA through AAMA, CCMA through NHA, CMAC through AMCA, or NCMA through NCCT; RMA through AMT is also acceptable.
For work in North Dakota, the stated MAIII registration and UAP Registry requirements apply; if MAIII registration is not held at hire, it must be obtained within four months. Medication administration before obtaining MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse. Medical Assistants working in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and Oregon do not require state registration.
Basic Life Support certification is required within six months of employment for the certified Medical Assistant option, with recertification as required.
Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
For positions requiring IV therapy or management in North Dakota, completion of a Board-approved AASPN program including IV therapy or an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing is required.
Hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with a State Nursing Board or possess multi-state licensure privileges, and obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

For Medical Assistant duties, collect subjective and objective patient health-status data and communicate it to the healthcare provider.
Participate in patient care by providing data to licensed healthcare professionals and following the patient's plan of care under provider direction.
Communicate the provider's written care instructions to patients or caregivers by transmitting specifically defined information.
Participate in preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up for patients across the lifespan as they move between care settings.
Perform clinical 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.
For LPN duties, ensure patients' health, comfort, and safety; document medical histories; contribute to patient assessments; administer ordered medications or treatments; and provide technical support to healthcare professionals.
Counsel patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse.
Practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and knowledge and use age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting.

Desired Qualifications

Healthcare experience is preferred for the Medical Assistant options.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association at the time of hire is preferred for the non-certified Medical Assistant option.
Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred for the certified Medical Assistant option.

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: $19.00 - $29.50





Union Position:

Department Details

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Summary

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

-The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

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.

The LPN ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients. Documents a thorough medical history from patient. Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered. Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed. Counseling patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.

Qualifications

Medical Assistant, Ambulatory (non-certified)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: One of the following:

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program
Documented successful completion of the following courses or (their recognized course equivalent):
- Medical Terminology from an accredited institution or completed on line through Universal Class.
- Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease from an accredited institution or completed on line through Universal Class.
- Pharmacology from an accredited institution.
Two years of Medical Assistant-related work experience and completion of the required educational courses listed above within the first 12 months from hire.

Preferred/Optional: Experience in healthcare experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Medical Assistant, Ambulatory

JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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.

LPN, Ambulatory

JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications

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

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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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