LPN or Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Days
About The Position
Sanford Health is hiring an LPN or Medical Assistant for a busy, growing orthopedic clinic in the Black Hills. The clinic works alongside a team of surgeons and physician assistants. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 40 scheduled hours per week. In the ambulatory care setting, the Medical Assistant works within the administration’s predefined scope-of-practice guidelines applicable to the state where they practice. The MA collects subjective and objective health-status data from patients or caregivers and communicates it to health care providers. Under provider direction, the MA contributes data to licensed health care professionals, follows through on patients’ plans of care, and conveys providers’ written care instructions to patients or caregivers. The role supports patients across the lifespan through preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as they move between care settings. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine and may include obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting signs or symptoms, and performing point-of-care testing. The listed compensation range is $20.00–$29.50 per hour, with role-specific ranges of $22.00–$29.50 for LPNs and $20.00–$25.50 for MAs. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The position is non-union.
Requirements
- Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
- Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant. Accepted certifications include CMA through AAMA, CCMA through NHA, CMAC through AMCA, NCMA through NCCT, or RMA through AMT.
- For North Dakota practice, MAIII registration through the ND Board of Nursing is required; if not held at hire, it must be obtained within four months. Medication administration before MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse, and registration on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry is also required if the employee does not hold MAIII registration at hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment, with recertification as required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a health care setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect subjective and objective health-status data from patients or caregivers and communicate it to health care providers.
- Contribute patient-care data to licensed health care professionals and follow through on patients’ plans of care under provider direction.
- Communicate providers’ written care instructions to patients or caregivers.
- Participate in preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up for patients across the lifespan.
- Perform duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.
- Obtain vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, observe and report signs or symptoms, and perform point-of-care testing.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- 401(k) employer contribution match
- Access to professional development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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