Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program • Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred • Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA) • Certification: CMA, CCMA, CMAC, NCMA, or RMA obtained through a nationally approved certification program for medical assistant • Registration: RMA obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable • Additional state requirements include North Dakota registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing • 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 • All medication administration performed by the incumbent prior to obtaining the MAIII must be supervised by a licensed nurse • Additionally, must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire • MAs working within Minnesota, MN, Iowa, IA, South Dakota, SD, and Oregon, OR do not require state registration • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. • Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse • Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with the State Nursing Board and/or possesses multi-state licensure privileges • Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications • If position requires IV therapy management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: • Graduation from a Board-approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.