Nationally Certified Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery Clinic - Fargo North Dakota

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Posted On: 11/20/2024

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Facility: 25th Street Clinic

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 2301 25th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50

Pay Info: . $5,000 Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates!

Department Details

We are looking for someone who is dependable, self-motivated, and autonomous to join our Neurosurgery Clinic. The clinic is open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with no evenings, weekends or on call.

Procedures/responsibilities that vary from other clinics:

• Brain tumor removal
• Back surgery
• Neck surgery
• Brain Aneurysms
• Strokes
• Vascular Malformations
  Typical Responsibilities:
  
  • Rooming patients
  • Pre-op teaching with patients
  • Suture and staple removal
  • Prepping schedules for providers
    National Medical Assistant Certification and registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing are required for this role.
    
    Job 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
      
      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.
      
      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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
      
      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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
      
      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-0196837
      
      Job Function: Nursing
      
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