Medical Assistant or LPN - Dermatology | Full Time

Sanford Health•Stevens Point, WI

2d•Onsite

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. This is a full-time position in the Dermatology specialty, which is a fast-paced environment requiring a unique skill set, including the ability to scribe. The schedule includes one day off per week with 10-hour day shifts. The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program or successful completion of Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology courses within 12 months of hire if education is not met.
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 (e.g., AAMA, NHA, AMCA, NCCT).
Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) is acceptable.
North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing required within 4 months of hire if not already held.
Registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire.
Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
If position requires IV therapy/management skills, graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing is required in North Dakota.

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.
Participates in care for patients across the lifespan in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up.
Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.
Observes and reports patient's signs or symptoms.
Performs point of care testing.
Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.
Documents a thorough medical history from patient.
Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
Counsel patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.
Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards.