Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN | Family Practice | Full Time
Sanford Health
Summary
Primary Care is one of seven service lines provided at a Stevens Point ambulatory clinic. Cross coverage as needed. Variety in role.
Job description
Department Details
Primary Care is one of seven service lines provided at a Stevens Point ambulatory clinic. Cross coverage as needed. Variety in role.
Summary
The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
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.
- Obtaining vital signs
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Observing and reporting patient's signs or symptoms
- Performing point of care testing
The LPN ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients. Documents a thorough medical history from patient. Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered. Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed. Counseling patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program or successful completion of Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology courses within 12 months of hire
- Two years' experience as a Medical Assistant is required if education is not met at time of hire
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment
- Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA) for certified MA role
- Certification (CMA) through AAMA, CCMA through NHA, CMAC through AMCA, or NCMA through NCCT, or Registration (RMA) through AMT
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or multi-state licensure privileges
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Day shift
- 40 hours per week
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.