Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Sanford Health Team. The ideal candidate is adaptable, caring, and team focused. Medical Assistants assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care in a positive environment. Our Medical Assistants have the ability to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and their families. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life! Available for you: Specialized on-boarding and training for tasks within scope of practice A workspace that values an encouraging employee experience Career advancement through educational assistance
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
- 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 the incumbent does not already hold their registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing at time of hire they will be granted 4 months to obtain registration. All medication administration performed by the incumbent prior to obtaining the MAIII must be supervised by a licensed nurse. Additionally, must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- rooming patients
- obtaining vital sings
- asking intake questions
- drawing up medications
- prep paperwork
- cleaning and stocking of patient rooms
- prepping education materials to hand out to patients
- staple/suture removal from incisions
- cast/splint application and removal
- application of various braces
- dressing change assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
