Medical Assistant - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•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 great opportunity to work within our fast-paced Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic alongside many great providers. Within our clinic there are opportunities to learn different specialties that include but are not limited to podiatry, foot & ankle, hand, trauma, and more! If you are looking to be on a close-knit team within an energetic and fast paced setting that allows for many learning and growth opportunities, this is the position for you! 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.

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.

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.
Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.
Obtaining vital signs.
Preparing patients for examinations.
Observing and reporting patient's signs or symptoms.
Performing point of care testing.