LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse or MA - Medical Assistant - Harrisburg Family Medicine Clinic - FT Days

Sanford Health • Harrisburg, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This position offers an opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with providers. We're looking for positive, compassionate, and team-oriented licensed practical nurses (LPN) or dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistants (MA) who can provide high-quality care that patients and families deserve. LPNs who thrive at our organization are adaptable, reliable, and attentive to detail. MAs assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care in a positive environment. Our LPNs and MAs educate and communicate with patients and their families. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life!

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• 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, the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the Nation Health Career Association (NHCA), 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.
• 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
• The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.
• LPNs and MAs educate and communicate with patients and their families.

Benefits

• Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development
• A dedicated team that drives diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace
• A team-focused employee experience
• Fun and fast paced work environment
• Specialized on-boarding and training for tasks within scope of practice
• A workspace that values an encouraging employee experience
• Career advancement through educational assistance
• Sign-On BONUS available for eligible applicants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree