Medical Assistant or LPN - Primary Care | Full Time

Medical Assistant

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.

Facility: Marsh Merrill Ctr
Location: Merrill, WI
Address: 1205 O Day St, Merrill, WI 54452, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

36.00
Salary Range: $19.00 - $29.50
Pay Info: May be eligible for a sign‑on bonus!

Department:
Merrill Center Primary Care is a busy, team‑based practice where collaboration and communication are key to our success. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, with coverage provided between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to ensure access to care for our patients.

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre‑defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice. 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. The MA contributes data to licensed health care professionals; and follows through on the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the provider.

The MA communicates the provider’s written instructions for care to the patient or caregiver, by transmission of specifically defined information. The MA 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. The MA performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a licensed health care professional, including but not limited to: obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patients’ signs or symptoms, and performing point‑of‑care testing.

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program or successful completion of the following courses or recognized equivalent within 12 months of hire:
  Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology.
• Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant is required if education is not met at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment; re‑certification as required.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA) (CMA or RMA).
• Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable.
• Additional state requirements:
  North Dakota registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing.

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

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Sanford has a Drug‑Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.