Medical Assistant - Pain Clinic - Days

Medical Assistant (MA/CMA)

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: Black Hills Surg Hosp

Location: Rapid City, SD

Address: 216 Anamaria Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.50

Department Details:

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Reputation for Excellence: Black Hills Surgical Hospital consistently ranks among the nation's top surgical hospitals you'll be part of a team that's known and respected.
• Professional Growth: Access to Sanford Health's robust development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the stability of a leading health system.
• Beautiful Location: Live and work at the gateway to the Black Hills Rapid City offers stunning scenery, outdoor adventures, and a welcoming community.
• Flexible schedule: Monday through Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays

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.

Responsibilities:

• Collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates data to healthcare provider
• Follows 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
• 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
• Obtains vital signs, prepares patients for examinations, observes and reports patient's signs or symptoms, and performs 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 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. 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.