Documented successful completion of the following courses or (their recognized course equivalent):
Medical Terminology from an accredited institution or completed on line through Universal Class.
Additional state requirements include: North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing.
Medical Assistant (Non-Certified)
Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable.
CMA, Ambulatory - Dermatology
Drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Additionally, must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire.
Certification (CMA) 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required.
Pharmacology from an accredited institution.
Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration.
If the incumbent does not already hold their registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing at time of hire they will be granted 4 months to obtain registration.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program
Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease from an accredited institution or completed on line through Universal Class.
All medication administration performed by the incumbent prior to obtaining the MAIII must be supervised by a licensed nurse.
Two years of Medical Assistant-related work experience and completion of the required educational courses listed above within the first 12 months from hire.