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

Sanford Health•Stevens Point, WI

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse for its Dermatology department. The role works 40 scheduled hours per week on 10-hour day shifts, with one day off each week. The department is fast-paced and requires a unique skill set that includes scribing. Compensation is $19.00–$29.50, and the position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. The Medical Assistant works within the scope of practice defined by the applicable state and supports care in an ambulatory setting. This includes collecting and communicating patient health information, contributing data to licensed health care professionals, following the provider’s plan of care, and conveying written care instructions to patients or caregivers. The MA may provide preventive, maintenance, treatment, and follow-up care across the lifespan under the direct supervision of a licensed medical practitioner. Clinical duties may include obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting symptoms, and performing point-of-care testing. The LPN 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; provides technical support to healthcare professionals; and counsels patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans under a registered nurse’s direction. The LPN practices within the scope of nursing expertise and uses age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting.

Requirements

For the non-certified ambulatory MA pathway: graduate from a recognized Medical Assistant program, or complete Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology courses (or recognized equivalents from an accredited institution) within 12 months of hire.
For the non-certified ambulatory MA pathway, two years of Medical Assistant experience are required if the education requirement is not met at the time of hire.
For the ambulatory MA pathway: graduate from a recognized Medical Assistant program.
For the ambulatory MA pathway: hold national Medical Assistant certification or registration, such as an accepted CMA, CCMA, CMAC, NCMA, or RMA credential.
For North Dakota MA practice: meet applicable MAIII registration requirements through the North Dakota Board of Nursing; if not registered as an MAIII at hire, obtain registration within four months. Medication administration before obtaining MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse, and the employee must also be listed on the North Dakota Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not hold MAIII registration at hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment and must be maintained through recertification as required.
For the LPN pathway: graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
For LPN positions requiring IV therapy or management in North Dakota: graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in its curriculum or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
For the LPN pathway: hold an unencumbered LPN license with a State Nursing Board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect subjective and objective patient health-status information and communicate it to the healthcare provider.
Contribute patient data to licensed healthcare professionals and follow through on the patient’s plan of care under provider direction.
Communicate providers’ written care instructions to patients or caregivers.
Support patients across the lifespan through 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.
For LPN duties, ensure patient health, comfort, and safety; document medical histories; contribute to assessments; and administer ordered medications or treatments.
Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Under a registered nurse’s direction, counsel patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans.
Practice within the applicable scope of practice and use age- and population-specific standards.