Medical Assistant - Occupational Medicine
Job Summary
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 at Sanford. As 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.
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 HealthCareer 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.
- All medication administration performed by the incumbent prior to obtaining the MAIII must be supervised by a licensed nurse.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
Sanford 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 here.
About the Role
Facility: Black Hills Haines Urg Care
Location: Rapid City, SD
Address: 1730 Haines Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50
Pay Info: Experience credit added to wage
Department Details
What is Occupational Medicine?
Occupational Medicine is a specialized department that focuses on the health and safety of workers. We work to prevent and treat work-related injuries and illnesses, ensuring that workplaces are safe and healthy environments. We help keep employees healthy and productive, while also ensuring that employers comply with health and safety regulations.
Why You Will Love Occupational Medicine
✅ Creating safe and healthy work places – Partnering with local businesses to promote safe work environments, with education and training
✅ Workplace injuries – diagnose and treat work-related injuries and illnesses, including musculoskeletal problems, respiratory issues, and other conditions linked to workplace exposures. Providing proper documentation of the incident as well.
✅ Variety of tasks – each day can bring a new learning opportunity for staff. From vaccinations, walk-in injuries, pre-employment examinations, drug testing, hearing testing, respirator fit testing and much more; this department sees it all!
✅ Department Opportunities – This team supports staff in obtaining additional educational opportunities, and using your skills to the top of your scope.
Skills
$5,000 sign on bonus for qualified applicants
Benefits
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. Req Number: R-0248482
Job Function: Nursing
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