Certified Medical Assistant - Minot Family Medicine Clinic
About The Position
The Family Medicine Clinic is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their team full time! This is an impactful role providing care for all ages and stages of life. Duties of this role include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and supporting nursing staff in daily workflow. The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice. 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.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
- 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.
- Additionally, must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Preparing exam rooms
- Taking vital signs
- Supporting nursing staff in daily workflow
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Obtaining vital signs
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Observing and reporting patient's signs or symptoms
- Performing point of care testing
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- $5,000 Sign on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
