Patient Care Technician to Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity that allows you to begin working as a Patient Care Technician while you complete the online Medical Assistant program to become a Certified Medical Assistant. Sanford offers a sponsorship for your Medical Assistant program in return for a 2 year working commitment.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum of six months’ experience preferred.
Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services.
Height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.
Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms.
Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed.
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
401k employer contribution match
Access to Sanford Health’s robust development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities.

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