Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN | Dermatology | Full Time

Sanford Health•Stevens Point, WI

8d•$19 - $30

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse for its Dermatology department. The primary location is Wausau, with possible coverage in Stevens Point as needed. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with 10-hour day shifts and 40 scheduled hours per week. The Medical Assistant works within the administration's predefined scope-of-practice guidelines for the state where they practice. In the ambulatory care setting, the MA collects subjective and objective health-status information from patients or caregivers and communicates it to the healthcare provider. The MA contributes data to licensed healthcare professionals, follows through on the patient's plan of care under provider direction, and communicates specifically defined written care instructions to patients or caregivers. The role supports patients across the lifespan through preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up. Duties may include obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting signs or symptoms, and performing point-of-care testing, under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine. The Licensed Practical Nurse participates in implementing and evaluating patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The LPN supports patients' health, comfort, and safety; documents medical histories; contributes to patient assessments; administers ordered medications or treatments; and provides technical support to healthcare professionals. Under a registered nurse's direction, the LPN counsels patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise, applying age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting. The salary range is $19.00–$29.50. The position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

For Medical Assistant Ambulatory, Non-Certified: graduate from a recognized Medical Assistant program, or successfully complete Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology courses (or recognized equivalents from an accredited institution) within 12 months of hire.
For Medical Assistant Ambulatory, Non-Certified: two years of Medical Assistant experience are required if the education requirement is not met at the time of hire.
For Medical Assistant Ambulatory: graduate from a recognized Medical Assistant program.
For Medical Assistant Ambulatory: hold national certification or registration as a Medical Assistant. Accepted examples include CMA, CCMA, CMAC, NCMA, or RMA through the specified recognized organizations.
For Medical Assistants in North Dakota: meet applicable registration requirements, including MAIII registration through the ND Board of Nursing; if not held at hire, obtain it within four months. Medication administration before obtaining MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse. Register on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if MAIII registration is not held at hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment, with recertification as required, for the stated Medical Assistant qualifications.
For LPN Ambulatory: graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
For LPN Ambulatory: hold an unencumbered LPN license with a State Nursing Board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
For LPN Ambulatory: obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
For positions requiring IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota: graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in the curriculum, or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred for the Medical Assistant roles.

Responsibilities

Collect subjective and objective health-status data from patients or caregivers and communicate it to healthcare providers.
Provide contributing patient-care data to licensed healthcare professionals and follow through on plans of care under provider direction.
Communicate specifically defined written care instructions from providers to patients or caregivers.
Participate in care across the lifespan, including preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up.
Obtain vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, observe and report signs or symptoms, and perform point-of-care testing.
Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Support patients' health, comfort, and safety; document medical histories and contribute to patient assessments.
Administer medications or treatments as ordered and provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Counsel patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse.
Practice within the applicable scope of practice and use age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting.