Medical Assistant - MA - Oncology Clinic

# Careers With Purpose Medical Assistant - MA - Oncology Clinic page is loaded## Medical Assistant - MA - Oncology Clinic locations:
SD, Sioux Fallstime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-0246437
** Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
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* Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50$$ Sign on BONUS available for eligible applicants $$
** Union Position:
** No
* * Department Details
** The Hematology & Medical Oncology Clinic is looking to find a team member that is open to growing and building their career in Cancer Services. Our team is passionate about providing the best care possible to the people we serve. If you are seeking an opportunity to share your talents and give to others through the work you do then this is the right place for you.

If helping support those impacted by cancer matters to you then we are the right next step in your career journey!
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm    No weekends, no holidays, no on call!
$$ Sign on BONUS available for eligible applicants $$
** 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 Health Career 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.
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