Medical Assistant - LPN - Internal Medicine

About the role

Facility: Bemidji Main Clinic. Location: Bemidji, MN. Address: 1233 34th St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA. Department: Internal Medicine. Union Position: Yes.

Responsibilities

• Collect subjective and objective health status data from patients or caregivers and communicate this data to health care providers.
• Participate in patient care by providing data to licensed health care professionals and following through on the patient's plan of care under provider direction.
• Communicate the provider's written instructions for care to patients or caregivers by transmitting specifically defined information.
• 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.
• Perform a variety of duties under direct supervision of a licensed medical professional, including obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient signs or symptoms, and performing point‑of‑care testing.
• Where applicable, handle patient scheduling, insurance and guarantor validation, and verification of demographic information.
• Coordinate provider schedules across multiple locations and manage daily scheduling adjustments.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA). Accepted certifications include:
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National HealthCareer Association (NHA)
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) is also acceptable.
• Additional state requirement: North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing.
• MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration.
• When applicable, maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record; employees must adhere to Sanford’s driver’s license policy and medical guidelines.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment, with re‑certification as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

Pay

Salary range: $20.24 – $28.68 per hour. Sign‑on bonus up to $15,000 for eligible applicants.

Schedule

Shift: 8‑hour day shifts. Full‑time position with 32.00 weekly hours. Monday‑Friday daytime schedule.