PCT to Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Walk in Clinic
Sanford Health
Summary
Family Medicine is a team focused department with providers and nurses that are committed to providing quality patient care to the Fargo Moorhead community. Come join our fast paced and fun environment.
Job description
Department Details
Family Medicine is a team focused department with providers and nurses that are committed to providing quality patient care to the Fargo Moorhead community. Come join our fast paced and fun environment.
We are looking for someone interested in starting as a Patient Care Technician and completing our sponsored Medical Assistant training program to become nationally certified and move into a Medical Assistant role on the team.
PCT Typical Duties
- rooming patients
- obtaining vital signs
- asking intake questions
- cleaning and stocking of patient rooms
Schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, no weekends or holidays.
Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.
Job Description
Whether you're seasoned in the field or just starting out, we welcome patient care technicians of all experience levels. We are seeking a self-motivated, independent and compassionate individual to help serve our patients. Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment while managing various tasks is required.
Your day to day may include:
- Taking patient vital signs
- Rooming patients for providers
- Cleaning and stocking patient treatment rooms
- Assisting providers and nursing team as needed
Qualifications
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum of six months' experience preferred. Experience in a clinic setting preferred. Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required
- Minimum of six months' experience preferred
- Experience in a clinic setting preferred
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment
- If working in North Dakota and not a CNA, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from initial employment
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment while managing various tasks is required
Benefits
- Sign On Bonus
- On the Job Training
- Educational Assistance
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.