MA
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: January 30, 2025
Job Description:
Careers With Purpose With over 224 clinic locations and 46
medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and
fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States.
If you're looking to start or further develop your career in
healthcare, join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2
million clinic and outpatient visits every year. Our workplace
culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family.
Facility: 49th & Oxbow Clinic Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address:
3401 W 49th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA Shift: 10 Hours - Day
Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range:
$19.00 - $29.50 Department Details Open Communication: Regular
feedback and transparent communication channels to ensure your
voice is heard. Supportive Leadership: Work with supervisors who
prioritize staff well-being and professional growth. Integrated
Care Model: Providers and nursing staff work hand-in-hand to
deliver the highest quality care. Strong Provider-Nursing Staff
Relationships: Our team cultivates meaningful workplace
connections, creating a supportive and collaborative environment
that enhances both the work experience and patient outcomes. The
location offers convenient access to numerous shopping centers,
restaurants and is easily reachable from the interstate. Sign-On
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Summary We're seeking a caring, responsible, and empathetic Medical
Assistant (MA/CMA) who will be involved in assisting with patient
care for all ages in an ambulatory setting. The Medical Assistant
will be an advocate for the patient's needs by collaborating with
both the patient and their care team to ensure that the patient is
comfortable throughout their healthcare journey at Sanford. As a
Medical Assistant, you can look forward to creating strong bonds
with your patients and co-workers and have multiple opportunities
for growth and development. Responsibilities
- Collects subjective and objective health status data from the
patient or caregiver and communicates data to healthcare
provider
- 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
- 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
- Obtains vital signs, prepares patients for examinations,
observes and reports patient's signs or symptoms, and performs
point of care testing Qualifications MA: Must be a graduate of a
recognized Medical Assistant program. Prior experience in a
healthcare setting is preferred. 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. Additional state
requirements include: 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. Re-certification as required. LPN:
Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed
Practical Nurse. If position requires IV therapy/management skills,
the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board
approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum
or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota
Board of Nursing. Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or
possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently
maintains required department specific competencies and
certifications. Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive
benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health
insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a
401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous
time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more
information about Total Rewards, visit . Sanford is an EEO/AA
Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with
your online application, please call 1- or send an email to .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer
will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening
as a condition of employment. Req Number: R- Job Function: Nursing
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Keywords: Sanford Health, Sioux Falls , MA , Healthcare , Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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