Medical Assistant, LPN – Family Practice

Sanford Health

. Medical Assistant: collect subjective and objective health-status data and communicate it to healthcare providers .

Posted 10/26/2026part-timeWisconsin Rapids • 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 collecting health-status data, performing point-of-care testing, and administering medications under provider direction. Holds relevant certifications and maintains competencies in a healthcare setting.

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Medical Assistant CertificationLicensed Practical Nurse LicensePatient Care ExperienceBLS CertificationMedical Terminology Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementPatient AssessmentPoint-of-Care TestingMedication AdministrationHealth MaintenanceDocumentation of Medical HistoriesCommunication of Care InstructionsCounseling on Treatment PlansPreventative CareObjective Health-Status Data Collection

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPatient CounselingTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationMedical Assistant CertificationLicensed Practical Nurse License

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePatient CarePreventative CareHealth MaintenanceMedical TerminologyAnatomy and PhysiologyPharmacologyPatient SafetyMulti-State LicensureHealthcare Provider Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Medical Assistant: collect subjective and objective health-status data and communicate it to healthcare providers
Provide contributing 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
Care for patients across the lifespan through preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up
Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for examinations
Observe and report patient signs or symptoms
Perform point-of-care testing
LPN: ensure patient health, comfort, and safety
Document thorough medical histories
Contribute to patient assessments and administer ordered medications or treatments
Provide technical support to healthcare professionals
Counsel patients and family members under registered-nurse direction on prevention and treatment plans
Primary work location in Wisconsin Rapids, with as-needed coverage in Stevens Point

Requirements

What you’ll need

Part-time role with 24 scheduled weekly hours
Medical Assistant: graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program, or successful completion of 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 required if education is not met at time of hire
Prior healthcare setting experience preferred
For certified Medical Assistants: nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA), including CMA or RMA pathways listed in the posting
LPN: graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse
LPN: currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license with a State Nursing board and/or possesses multi-state licensure privileges
Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications
BLS certification required within six months of employment; re-certification as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

May be eligible for a sign-on bonus
Consistent 2-3 days/week work schedule
Work-life balance
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment; re-certification as required