Medical Assistant - Sioux Falls Occupational Medicine - Full Time
Medical Assistant - Sioux Falls Occupational Medicine - Full Time
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$ 19 - 25
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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastestgrowing notforprofit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Starting Rate: $19.00 $25.50** experience credit added to wage **Union Position:
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Summary
The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration predefined 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 patients plan of care under the direction of the provider. Communicates the providers 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 followup 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 patients 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. Recertification as required.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
