Medical Assistant - Cardiovascular Institute

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With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. If you’re looking to start or further develop your career in healthcare, join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2 million clinic and outpatient visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co‑workers like family.

Facility: Heart Hospital

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50

Pay Info: $ Sign on Bonus $

At our Cardiovascular Institute, you will take on a specialized role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Sanford Health is renowned for offering compassionate and comforting care, ensuring a positive and affirming healing experience for all our patients.

$ Sign on Bonus $

• 4-10 hour days
• May include outreach
• No evenings, weekends, or holidays

We’re seeking a caring, responsible, and empathetic Medical Assistant (MA/CMA) who will be involved in assisting with patient care for all ages in an ambulatory setting. The Medical Assistant will be an advocate for the patient’s needs by collaborating with both the patient and their care team to ensure that the patient is comfortable throughout their healthcare journey  a Medical Assistant, you can look forward to creating strong bonds with your patients and co‑workers and have multiple opportunities for growth and development.

• Collect subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicate data to healthcare provider
• Follow through on the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the provider
• Communicate the provider’s written instructions for care to the patient or caregiver
• 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
• Obtain vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, observe and report patient’s signs or symptoms, and perform point of care testing

• 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 (e.g., American Association of Medical Assistants, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Health Career Association, Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through the American Medical Certification Association, National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing).
• Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists is also acceptable.
• Additional state requirements:
  North Dakota registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing; if not already held at hire, four months to obtain registration.
• All medication administration performed prior to MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse.
• Must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at hire.
• Medical Assistants working within Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and Oregon do not require state registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment; re‑certification as required.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of 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 to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

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