CMA or LPN - Wound Care - FT

Sanford Health • Bemidji, MN

3d • $20 - $29

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 compassionate and motivated CMA or LPN to join our Wound Care Team. As a CMA or LPN in our clinic, you will play a crucial role in supporting our healthcare professionals and ensuring our patients receive the best possible care. • Full-time, daytime hours with a consistent schedule. • No weekends or holidays. - $15,000 Sign on BONUS for eligible applicants. - A supportive and collaborative team environment.

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. MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration.
• When applicable, maintenance of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required. Employees are held to the Sanford category driver’s license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• In departments where applicable, responsibilities may include patient scheduling, insurance and guarantor validation, and verification of demographic information.
• Additional tasks may involve coordinating provider schedules across multiple locations and managing daily scheduling adjustments.

What This Job Offers

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