Medical Assistant or CMA, Ambulatory - Family Practice
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. Our Primary Care Department provides a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where medical assistants are essential to delivering efficient, high-quality patient care. MAs are empowered to actively support both patients and providers through rooming, vital signs, point-of-care testing, medication reconciliation, and care coordination tasks. The department values strong communication and collaboration, offering opportunities to build meaningful relationships with patients while contributing to a smooth clinic flow. We prioritize skill development through hands-on experience, cross-training, and ongoing education, allowing medical assistants to expand their clinical and administrative expertise. With a focus on patient-centered care, streamlined workflows, and the use of modern technology, our clinic creates a supportive atmosphere where MAs can thrive, grow professionally, and make a direct impact on patient experience and outcomes. 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. 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. A sampling of the specialized clinical duties performed includes, but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient's signs or symptoms, and performing point of care testing.
Requirements
- Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program or successful completion of Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Pharmacology courses from an accredited institution within 12 months of hire.
- Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant is required if education is not met at time of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
- 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.
- North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing (if applicable, with 4 months to obtain).
- Registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry (if applicable, if MAIII registration is not obtained at time of hire).
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.
- Obtains vital signs.
- Prepares patients for examinations.
- Observes and reports patient's signs or symptoms.
- Performs point of care testing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
