Medical Assistant - Neurology Clinic - FT
Sanford Health - Sioux Falls, SD
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. If you're looking to start or further develop your career in healthcare, join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2 million clinic and outpatient visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. This position is for a Medical Assistant (MA/CMA) at our Sanford neurology clinic, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care and work alongside a team of skilled medical staff and support personnel. This is a fast-paced, supportive, and collaborative environment that values compassion and prioritizes a positive work culture! We would love to have you join us in making a meaningful impact on our patients' lives.
Responsibilities
- Collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates data to healthcare provider
- 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
- 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
- Obtains vital signs, prepares patients for examinations, observes and reports patient's signs or symptoms, and performs point of care testing
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred
- Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA)
- Certification (CMA) obtained through a nationally approved certification program for medical assistant
- Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a healthcare setting
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package
