CMA or LPN - Internal Med - FT

Sanford Health • Bemidji, MN

114d • $20 - $28

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team in delivering exceptional internal medicine services. In this role, you will work closely with our internal medicine providers to support patient care and ensure a seamless experience for our patients. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) is also acceptable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an internal medicine setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver.
• Communicate health status data to the health care provider.
• Participate in the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals.
• Follow through on the patient's plan of care under the direction of the provider.
• Communicate the provider's written instructions for care to the patient or caregiver.
• Participate in care for patients across the lifespan in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up.
• Perform specialized clinical duties including obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient's signs or symptoms, and performing point of care testing.

Benefits

• Sign on BONUS up to $15,000 for eligible applicants.
• Opportunities for development and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed