Medical Assistant / LPN Ambulatory - Orthopedics Clinic
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. Come join our large Orthopedic Clinic that sees patients of all ages. In this position, you will work closely with the nursing staff and Providers. There is opportunity to learn various skills such as staple/suture removals, cast/splint application and removal, application of various braces, dressing change assistance, and more. The clinic is open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with no weekends or major holidays.
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.
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; and following 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.
- 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.
- 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, and performing point of care testing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
