Medical Assistant, LPN – Dermatology

Sanford Health

. Collect subjective and objective health-status data from patients or caregivers and communicate it to healthcare providers .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeWausau • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care, including data collection, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration, while adhering to healthcare protocols and standards. Holds necessary certifications and qualifications to provide effective support in a clinical environment.

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Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient Care Data CollectionVital Signs MonitoringMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentPoint-of-Care TestingMedical History DocumentationMedication AdministrationVital Signs Monitoring

Soft Skills

CommunicationCounselingPatient Advocacy

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Medical Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)IV Therapy Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePatient CarePreventative CareHealth MaintenanceScope of Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect subjective and objective health-status data from patients or caregivers and communicate it to healthcare providers
Contribute patient-care data to licensed healthcare professionals and follow the patient's plan of care under provider direction
Communicate providers' written care instructions to patients or caregivers
Provide care across the lifespan through preventative care, health maintenance, treatment and follow-up
Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for examinations
Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms
Perform point-of-care testing
Document thorough medical histories
Contribute to patient assessments
Administer medications or treatments as ordered
Provide technical support to healthcare professionals
Counsel patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans under registered-nurse direction
Ensure patient health, comfort and safety
Practice within applicable scope-of-practice and age- and population-specific standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program, or complete Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology courses or recognized equivalents from an accredited institution within 12 months of hire
Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant is required if education is not met at time of hire
Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment; re-certification as required
Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA) for the Medical Assistant Ambulatory classification
CMA certification through a nationally approved certification program, or acceptable RMA registration through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
For North Dakota positions, MAIII registration and ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry registration may be required; registration may be obtained within four months of hire
MAs working within Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota and Oregon do not require state registration
Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse for the LPN classification
If IV therapy/management is required in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program with IV therapy in the curriculum or complete an approved IV Therapy course
Currently hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with a State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

May be eligible for a sign-on bonus
Scheduled weekly hours: 40
Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts