LPN or Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Podiatry

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

2d•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking skilled LPNs and MAs to join their fast-paced, growing orthopedic clinic team in the Black Hills. This role involves working alongside a team of surgeons and PAs to provide high-quality patient care. The clinic is described as busy and growing, with a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience and providing access to world-class healthcare in America’s heartland. Black Hills Surgical Hospital, part of Sanford Health, consistently ranks among the nation’s top surgical hospitals.

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. 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.
MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration.
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.
Positive, compassionate, and team oriented licensed practical nurses (LPN) who can provide high-quality care.
LPNs who are adaptable, reliable, and attentive to detail.
Dedicated and detail-oriented Medical assistant.
Medical Assistants who are adaptable, caring, and team focused.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.
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.
Educate and communicate with patients and their families.
Provide high-quality care that patients and families deserve.
Assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care in a positive environment.
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and their families.