Medical Assistant

Sanford Health

. Collect subjective and objective health status data from patients or caregivers .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRhinelander • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient data collection, communication with healthcare providers, and adherence to care plans under supervision. Holds necessary certifications and registrations to ensure compliance with state and national standards in medical assisting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)Patient Data CollectionVital Signs MeasurementPoint-of-Care Testing

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Hard Skills

Patient CareHealth Status Data CollectionVital Signs MonitoringPoint-of-Care TestingPatient Preparation for Examinations

Soft Skills

CommunicationObservationReporting

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SettingNorth Dakota RegistrationUAP RegistryPreventative CareHealth Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect subjective and objective health status data from patients or caregivers
Communicate patient data to health care providers
Provide contributing data to licensed health care professionals
Follow through on patients' plans of care under provider direction
Communicate providers' written care instructions to patients or caregivers
Participate in preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up across the lifespan
Perform duties under the direct supervision of a licensed medical practitioner
Obtain vital signs
Prepare patients for examinations
Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms
Perform point-of-care testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program
Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA)
Certification (CMA) obtained through a nationally approved certification program for medical assistant, including AAMA, CCMA through NHA, CMAC through AMCA, or NCMA through NCCT
Registration (RMA) obtained through AMT also acceptable
Additional state requirements include North Dakota registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing; if not held at hire, registration must be obtained within 4 months
Must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if MAIII registration is not held at hire
MAs 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
Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2,500 Sign on Bonus