Medical Assistant (MA) | Interventional Radiology | Full Time

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

16h•$19 - $30

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) works within the administration’s pre-defined scope of practice guidelines for the state where they practice. In the 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. The MA communicates specifically defined provider instructions for care to patients or caregivers and participates in care across the lifespan, including prevention, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move among care settings. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine. Specialized clinical duties may include obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient signs or symptoms, and performing point-of-care testing. In the Interventional Radiology department, the role offers opportunities to work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinical staff; gain exposure to complex cases and develop clinical and procedural skills; build relationships with patients who may require ongoing care; and contribute to improvements in workflows, access, staffing models, and programs.

Requirements

For the Medical Assistant Ambulatory, Non-Certified classification: graduate from a recognized Medical Assistant program, or complete Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology courses (or recognized equivalents) from an accredited institution within 12 months of hire.
For the Medical Assistant Ambulatory, Non-Certified classification: if the education requirement is not met at hire, two years of experience as a Medical Assistant is required.
For the Medical Assistant Ambulatory classification: graduate from a recognized Medical Assistant program.
For the Medical Assistant Ambulatory classification: nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant. Accepted certifications include credentials through AAMA, NHA, AMCA, NCCT, or other nationally approved programs; registration through AMT is also acceptable.
For employees practicing in North Dakota: register as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing; if not registered at hire, obtain registration within four months. Medication administration before obtaining MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse. Employees without MAIII registration at hire must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment, with recertification as required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

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 provider instructions for care to patients or caregivers.
Participate in preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up for patients across the lifespan and across care settings.
Perform duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.
Obtain vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, observe and report signs or symptoms, and perform point-of-care testing.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinical staff.
Contribute to departmental improvements in workflows, access, staffing models, and programs.