Medical Assistant - Pain Clinic - Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) works within the administration’s predefined scope-of-practice guidelines for the state where they practice. In an ambulatory care setting, the MA collects subjective and objective health-status data from patients or caregivers and communicates it to health care providers. The MA contributes data to licensed health care professionals and follows through on patients’ plans of care under provider direction. They communicate providers’ written care instructions to patients or caregivers using specifically defined information. The role supports patients across the lifespan and throughout preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as they move between care settings. The MA performs duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine. Specialized clinical duties include obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting signs or symptoms, and performing point-of-care testing.
Requirements
- Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
- Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant. Accepted certification examples include AAMA CMA, NHA CCMA, AMCA CMAC, and NCCT NCMA; RMA registration through AMT is also acceptable.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment, with recertification as required.
- For North Dakota practice, registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing is required. If not held at hire, it must be obtained within four months; medication administration before obtaining MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse, and registration on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry is also required if MAIII registration is not held 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 providers’ written care instructions to patients or caregivers using specifically defined information.
- Participate in preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up for patients across the lifespan.
- Perform duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.
- Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for examinations.
- Observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms.
- Perform point-of-care testing.
Benefits
- 401k employer contribution match
- Access to professional development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Monday through Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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