Medical Assistant - Children's Southwest Clinic
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 opportunity is within our Southwest Children’s Clinic which is a fast paced environment. The Sanford Children’s Clinic is a great place to work because you get to work closely with children and watch them grow at their wellness visits throughout the years. Our nurses work as a team with each other and the Pediatrician’s to provide excellent patient care. Our Medical Assistants focus on supporting our patients with: - well child care - medication rechecks - behavioral health management - same day/ill appointments - medication and vaccine administration. 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!
Requirements
- National Medical Assistant Certification and North Dakota MAIII Registration required for the role.
- 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.
- MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- support our patients with: - well child care - medication rechecks - behavioral health management - same day/ill appointments - medication and vaccine administration
- Assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care in a positive environment.
Benefits
- $5,000 Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates!
- Specialized on-boarding and training for tasks within scope of practice
- A workspace that values an encouraging employee experience
- Career advancement through educational assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
