CMA or LPN - Family Medicine - FT

Sanford Health•Bemidji, MN

4d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join their family medicine team. This role involves working closely with family medicine providers to support patient care and ensure a seamless patient experience. 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.

Requirements

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.
North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing (when applicable).
MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration.
Maintenance of a valid driver’s license and good driving record (when applicable).
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

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.
Follows 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.
Participates 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.
Obtains vital signs.
Prepares patients for examinations.
Observes and reports patient's signs or symptoms.
Performs point of care testing.
Patient scheduling (in applicable departments).
Insurance and guarantor validation (in applicable departments).
Verification of demographic information (in applicable departments).
Coordinating provider schedules across multiple locations (additional tasks).
Managing daily scheduling adjustments (additional tasks).