Sanford Health
Lake Norden, SD 57248
Job Description:
Sanford Clinic Lake Norden
Full-time 64 hours
MA will perform both clerical (registrar) and clinical (rooming patients, labs, etc) duties.
efficient, focused care of patients. The MA in the ambulatory care setting
collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or the
patients care giver, and communicates this data to the health care provider. The
Medical Assistant assists in the care of patients by contributing data to
licensed health care professionals; and following through on the patient's plan
of care under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals. The Medical
Assistant communicates the health care providers instructions for care to the
patient or the patients caregiver by transmission of specifically defined
information. Ambulatory care is a specialty practice area that is characterized
by dealing with situations and issues that are not always predictable.
All must be performed within the SC Administration pre-defined Scope of
Practice guidelines. The Medical Assistant provides care for clinic patients of
all ages following established standards and practices. The Medical Assistant
functions in a structured care setting and adheres to the policies and
procedures established by Sanford Clinic. The Medical Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of clinical procedures for the patient and clerical/administrative functions of the clinic. The Medical Assistant must possess the ability to perform testing and to communicate patient status data appropriately relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed. The Medical Assistant may also perform phlebotomous blood withdrawals. The Medical Assistant also functions to greet and schedule patients. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinic Operations.
The Medical Assistant is knowledgeable of and skilled in business administrative office procedures and reception or front desk duties. The Medical Assistant practices under the responsibility and direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.
When students and orients are providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as a part of their training, any/all employees may be asked to supervise the students and orient.
Required Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assisting. One year of clinical
experience preferred.
South Dakota requires registration as a Medical Assistant with the South
Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners if practicing in South Dakota.
Medical Assistants working in Minnesota and Iowa do not need to be registered as these states do not require registration. Possession of National Medical
Assistant Certification required (CMA).
Job Location
Lake Norden, South Dakota, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Shift Description 8 hour shift
The position requires work during Days