Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest‑growing not‑for‑profit health systems in the United States, with over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers. We see 5.2 million clinic and outpatient visits every year and focus on treating patients and coworkers like family.

• Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr
• Location: Fargo, ND
• Address: 1720 S University Dr., Fargo, ND 58103, USA
• Shift: 8‑hour day shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40.00
• Salary Range: $17.00 – $25.50 per hour
• Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000 for qualified candidates

We’re seeking a caring, responsible, and empathetic Medical Assistant (MA/CMA) to assist with patient care for all ages in an ambulatory orthopaedic clinic. The MA will advocate for patients, collaborate with the care team, and help ensure comfort throughout the healthcare journey.

Typical duties include:

• Rooming patients
• Obtaining vital signs
• Asking intake questions
• Drawing up medications
• Preparing paperwork
• Cleaning and stocking patient rooms
• Prepping educational materials

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am–5 pm; no weekends or major holidays.

National Medical Assistant Certification and ND UAP registration are required. MAIII registration with ND BON is required after hands‑on training.

As a Medical Assistant, you will work closely with nursing staff and providers. Your responsibilities include managing patient data, supporting clinical tasks such as staple/suture removal, cast application, dressing changes, and more, while communicating patient information to providers and collaborating with the care team.

• Collect subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicate data to the healthcare provider
• Follow through on the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the provider
• Communicate the provider’s written instructions for care to the patient or caregiver
• Participate in care for patients across the lifespan in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow‑up
• Obtain vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, observe and report patient signs or symptoms, and perform point‑of‑care testing

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA)
• Certification options: AAMA, CCMA, CMAC, NCMA, etc.
• Registration options: RMA through AMT; ND MAIII registration via ND Board of Nursing; UAP Registry if not holding MAIII at hire
• State registration:
  Required in ND (MAIII); not required in MN, IA, SD, OR
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment; re‑certification as required

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for eligible full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance benefits; and a generous time‑off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer – M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑877‑673‑0854 or email talent.

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R‑0243272