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LPN or Medical Assistant - Watertown Clinic - Family Medicine - Full Time

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Watertown, South Dakota

The MA in the ambulatory care setting collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider.

Posted Oct 6

Shift and hours
8 hours · Day shifts · four days per week 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled for four days per week32 hours a week
Unit and setting
Watertown Clinic, Family Medicine department · Clinic patients across the lifespan
License
LPN license
Term
Permanent LPN or Medical Assistant - Watertown Clinic - Family Medicine - Full TimeFull time

Do you qualify?

Certification
nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA) Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
Certification
RMA through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable.
Certification
BLS certification within six months of employmentAfter hire · within six months of employment Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
Also asks
graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.

Preferred

Also asks
prior experience in a healthcare setting Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

What it pays

Bonus
sign-on bonus Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants!!eligible applicants

The role and schedule

Union
not a union position Union Position: No
Day to day
collects subjective and objective health status data and communicates it to the provider The MA in the ambulatory care setting collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider.
Day to day
obtains vital signs
Day to day
prepares patients for examinations
Day to day
observes and reports patient signs or symptoms
Day to day
performs point of care testing
Day to day
communicates provider's written care instructions to patient or caregiver Communicates the provider's written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver, by transmission of specifically defined information.
Weekends
one weekend every 3-4 months Acute care obligation of one day per month and one weekend every 3-4 months.
On call
acute care obligation: one day per month and one weekend every 3-4 months
Details
works under direct supervision of a licensed provider Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.
Details
great team environment Great team environment

The workplace

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Sanford
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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Sanford’s careers page.

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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Compensation

Salary Range: LPN: $21.75 - $29.50 or MA: $19.00 - $25.50

Union Position

No

Department Details Watertown Clinic - FT LPN Come join our team in the Watertown Clinic in the Family Medicine department!

  • $$ Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants!! $$
  • Scheduled for four days per week
  • Great team environment
  • Acute care obligation of one day per month and one weekend every 3-4 months.

Summary The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.

Job Description

The MA in the ambulatory care setting collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider. Participates in the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals; and following 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, by transmission of specifically defined information.

Will participate 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. Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine. A sampling of the specialized clinical duties performed includes, but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient's signs or symptoms, and performing 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. 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

What's around it?

In Watertown, SD

Watertown, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent
$942/mo
Household income
$69,600/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Watertown, SD

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