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Fargo, North Dakota

PCT - Internal Medicine Clinic

Healthcare SupportNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$16-$23/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $16.00 - $23.00. $2,500 Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates!

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join our largest Internal Medicine Clinic offering primary care for patients with chronic diseases, group wellness visits, home based primary care, and some outreach care.

Seeking a reliable individual who is flexible, has a team approach to collaborate with the nursing team and providers, and is interested in learning new things.

Typical PCT Duties

  • rooming patients
  • obtaining vital signs
  • asking intake questions
  • cleaning and stocking of patient rooms

This position is Monday through Friday working between 7:00am and 5:00pm based on the provider's schedule as you would be paired to work 1 on 1 with a specific provider.

Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Job Description

Whether you're seasoned in the field or just starting out, we welcome patient care technicians of all experience levels. We are seeking a self-motivated, independent and compassionate individual to help serve our patients. Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment while managing various tasks is required. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life!

Your Day to Day May Include

  • Taking patient vital signs
  • Rooming patients for providers
  • Cleaning and stocking patient treatment rooms
  • Assisting providers and nursing team as needed

Available for You

  • Specialized on-boarding and on the job training
  • Career advancement through educational assistance
  • A workspace that values an encouraging employee experience

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum of six months’ experience preferred. Experience in a clinic setting preferred. Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician performs basic patient care services including obtaining vital signs, rooming patients, and cleaning treatment rooms. They work under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional to support the nursing team and providers.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical supportPatient intakeTeam collaboration

Healthcare Support — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,456 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$46k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in North Dakota136 active22,473 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,456 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PCT - Internal Medicine Clinic at Sanford Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,456 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,456 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
Specialized onboarding and on-the-job training
Career advancement through educational assistance

Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,079/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fargo, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.