Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Medical Assistant - Multiple Teams

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeSioux Falls, SD, USA$19 - $29.50In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Must be nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant.
Certification as a Medical Assistant must be obtained through a nationally approved certification program, including the American Association of Medical Assistants, National Healthcareer Association, American Medical Certification Association, or National Center for Competency Testing.
Registration as a Registered Medical Assistant through American Medical Technologists is acceptable.
For North Dakota practice, registration as an MAIII through the North Dakota Board of Nursing is required. If not held at hire, it must be obtained within four months; medication administration before obtaining MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse. The incumbent must also be registered on the North Dakota Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at hire.
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, with recertification as required.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical and clerical duties.
Collect subjective and objective health status data from patients or caregivers and communicate the data to the health care provider.
Contribute patient-care data to licensed health care professionals and follow through on the patient's plan of care under the provider's 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 duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.
Obtain vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, observe and report patient signs or symptoms, and perform point-of-care testing.
Answer incoming phone calls, schedule appointments, take payments, scan documents, complete appointment reminders, prepare charts, perform data entry, and perform other assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience in a healthcare setting.

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.

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Day (United States of America)



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Compensation:

Salary Range: $19.00 - $29.50





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Department Details

Summary

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

Job Description

Position would include clinical and clerical duties.

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.

Clerical duties could include but not limited to answering incoming phone calls, scheduling appointments, taking payments, scanning documents, completing appointment reminders, preparing charts, data entry along with other duties as assigned.

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.

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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