Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team in Bemidji, MN. This role offers Monday - Friday daytime hours with a $15,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on women's health and well-being.Job Summary: The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice. 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. In departments where applicable, responsibilities may include patient scheduling, insurance and guarantor validation, and verification of demographic information. Additional tasks may involve coordinating provider schedules across multiple locations and managing daily scheduling adjustments.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 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 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. Sanford Health