PCT to Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Walk in Clinic

Sanford Health•Moorhead, MN

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a compassionate, self-motivated Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its Family Medicine walk-in clinic. The PCT provides basic patient care and supports ambulatory services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. The role welcomes candidates at any experience level and requires adapting to a dynamic, fast-paced team environment while managing varied tasks. The department cares for patients of all ages in the Fargo Moorhead community. The successful candidate will start as a PCT and complete Sanford-sponsored Medical Assistant training to become nationally certified and transition into a Medical Assistant role on the team. Specialized onboarding and on-the-job training are provided. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays, for 40 hours per week. This is an 8-hour day-shift position.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers is required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, register as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months of initial employment.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
At least six months of experience preferred.
Clinic-setting experience preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment or supplies preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Take patients’ vital signs.
Room patients for providers.
Ask intake questions.
Clean and stock patient treatment rooms.
Assist providers and the nursing team as needed.
Perform basic patient care services and support ambulatory activities under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.
Complete the sponsored Medical Assistant training program and move into a Medical Assistant role on the team.