Medical Assistant Apprentice (MA) | Clinic

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching 5%

Career development mentorship

Job summary

Avera Pierre Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice to work full-time while attending online MA schooling at St. Ambrose University. The program runs 4–6 months with a 3-year commitment to MA work after certification. The starting pay is $18.00/hour, rising to $20.00/hour upon program completion and certification.

The role involves clinical duties, patient interaction, and front-desk support as needed within a multidisciplinary team focused on moving health forward for patients.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• CCMA / CMA / RMA / NCMA certifications within 2 years.
• Basic clinical duties and documentation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under provider supervision.
• Document procedures accurately in medical records.
• Maintain exam room and supplies; help with lab specimens.
• Back-up support for front desk duties (scheduling, calls).

Skills

Patient care

Medical documentation

Clinical interviewing

Lab specimen handling

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - NHA

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - AMCA

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - AMT

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - NCCT

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Pay Range

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

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

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

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

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].