Medical Assistant Apprentice (MA) - Clinic

Avera Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO on day 1

5% retirement match

Career development training

Job summary

Avera Pierre Clinic seeks a Medical Assistant Apprentice to work full-time while attending St. Ambrose University online for MA schooling and certification. The position requires a 3-year commitment as a MA after completion. Starting pay is $18.00/hr, increasing to $20.00/hr after certification completion.

The role involves assisting providers, documenting patient data, and guiding patients through procedures, while maintaining clinic efficiency and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent required.
• CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA certification within 2 years.
• Certifications must be completed within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in care to patients as directed by provider.
• Documents procedures accurately in the medical record.
• Maintains smooth flow of patients in the clinic.
• Educates patients on procedures, medications, nutrition, and wellness.

Skills

Clinical support

Documentation

Vital signs

Patient communication

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

CCMA - National Healthcareer Association

CMA - AMCA

RMA - AMT

NCMA - NCCT

Job description

Location

Avera Pierre Clinic

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$18.00 - $18.00

Position Highlights

The Medical Assistant Apprentice position is an opportunity for those in the Pierre area to attend St. Ambrose University online to complete Medical Assistant schooling and certification. The Apprentice will work full-time at the Clinic while also attending school online full-time for 4-6 months. Avera requires a 3-year commitment working as a Medical Assistant once schooling and certification are complete.

$18.00/hr starting pay; $20.00/hr upon completion of MA program and certification.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Performs selected medical assistant and clerical duties that assist in care for clinic patients following established standards, practices, and competency. Works collaboratively with other clinic staff to solve practice-related problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

What you will do

• Assists in care to patients as directed by provider based on competency.
• Provides accurate, completed, legible and timely documentation of all patient procedures in the medical record.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Responsible for assisting with patient and family education to include procedures, medication use, nutrition, disease processes, and maintenance of health and wellness, etc., based on competency.
• Greets patients and conducts clinical interview collecting history and vital signs.
• Labels and processes lab specimens according to lab procedures.
• Maintains exam room for necessary supplies and materials. Performs daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance. Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment according to policy. Follows correct procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous infectious waste.
• Provided back-up help for front desk personnel. This may include answering telephone, scheduling and canceling appointments, and scheduling consult patients.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within 2 Years or
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) within 2 Years or
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) within 2 Years or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 2 Years or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) within 2 Years or

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and