LPN or Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine
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. The Wahpeton Clinic has a full time opening for an LPN or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)! 8 hour day shifts working with family medicine providers with no evenings, weekends, or holidays! Great work/home life balance! If you're looking for a fast paced environment where no day is the same, strong team support, and the chance to make a real impact in a rural community, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of patients in your community? Whether you're a newly graduated LPN or certified medical assistant (CMA) or have years of experience, 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) and certified medical assistants (CMA) who can provide high-quality care that patients and families deserve. Nurses who thrive at our organization are adaptable, reliable, and attentive to detail. Our nurses 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! Available for you: Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development A team-focused employee experience Fun and fast paced work environment
Requirements
- The LPN is a 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.
- The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 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.
- North Dakota (ND) registration as an MA III 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. All medication administration performed by the incumbent prior to obtaining the MAIII must be supervised by a licensed nurse. 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. Re-certification as required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
- Functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.
- Provide high-quality care that patients and families deserve.
- Educate and communicate with patients and their families.
Benefits
- Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development
- A team-focused employee experience
- Fun and fast paced work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
