Medical Assistant Ambulatory - Pediatrics | Full Time
About The Position
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. This role 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. The MA communicates the provider's written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver, by transmitting specifically defined information. The incumbent 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. A variety of duties are performed under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.
Requirements
- For Medical Assistant Ambulatory, Non-Certified: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, -OR- Documented successful completion of Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology (or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease), and Pharmacology from an accredited institution or completed online through Universal Class, -OR- Two years of Medical Assistant-related work experience and completion of the required educational courses listed above within the first 12 months from hire
- For Medical Assistant Ambulatory: Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program
- For Medical Assistant Ambulatory: Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA) (e.g., 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)
- For MAs working within North Dakota (ND): Registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing (if not held at time of hire, must be obtained within 4 months)
- For MAs working within North Dakota (ND): 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
- 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
- Obtaining vital signs
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Observing and reporting patient's signs or symptoms
- Performing point of care testing
Benefits
- May be eligible for a sign-on bonus!
- Full-time benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
