Medical Assistant - Pain Clinic - Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) works within the administration’s predefined scope-of-practice guidelines applicable to the state where they practice. In an ambulatory care setting, the MA collects subjective and objective health-status information from patients or caregivers and communicates it to health care providers. Under provider direction, the MA contributes data to licensed health care professionals and follows through on patients’ plans of care. The MA also relays specifically defined written care instructions from providers to patients or caregivers. The role supports patients across the lifespan and throughout preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as they move between care settings. Under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine, the MA performs duties such as obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting signs or symptoms, and conducting point-of-care testing.
Requirements
- Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
- Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant through an accepted certifying or registering organization.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment, with recertification as required.
- For North Dakota practice: MAIII registration through the ND Board of Nursing is required. If not held at hire, registration must be obtained within four months; medication administration before obtaining MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse, and the incumbent must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not hold MAIII registration at hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Collect subjective and objective health-status data from patients or caregivers and communicate it to the health care provider.
- Contribute patient-care data to licensed health care professionals and follow through on the patient’s plan of care under provider direction.
- Communicate specifically defined written care instructions from the provider to the patient or caregiver.
- Participate in patient care across the lifespan, including preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up.
- Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for examinations.
- Observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms.
- Perform point-of-care testing.
Benefits
- 401(k) employer contribution match
- Access to professional development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Flexible Monday through Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
