Medical Assistant — Day-1 PTO, Growth & Team Impact

Sioux Center Health; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% employer matching retirement

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Spencer Clinic is seeking a Regular full-time Medical Assistant to collect blood and specimens, ensure quality and patient safety, and perform EKGs, tympanograms, oximetry, pulmonary tests, and ambulatory monitor setup. Sterilization and autoclave maintenance are required, along with handling lab results and patient inquiries.

The role involves coordinating lab orders, maintaining equipment, and supporting clinicians in a fast-paced environment at the Spencer clinic.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant credentials required upon hire, per listed options.
• Clinical medical assisting certification is expected at start.
• Licensure or certification from an accredited medical assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other specimens from clinic patients following accepted standards.
• Operate and verify laboratory tests, including EKG, oximetry and pulmonary tests.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments; maintain sterility records as assigned.
• Coordinate lab orders and reports for physicians and nursing facilities.
• Explain notices to Medicare patients and assist with non‑Medicare waivers as needed.
• Assist with basic waived laboratory tests and provide patient care support.

Education

CCMA - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

CMA - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

RMA - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

NCMA - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Job description

Avera Spencer Clinic is seeking a Regular full-time Medical Assistant to collect blood and specimens, ensure quality and patient safety, and perform EKGs, tympanograms, oximetry, pulmonary tests, and ambulatory monitor setup. Sterilization and autoclave maintenance are required, along with handling lab results and patient inquiries.

The role involves coordinating lab orders, maintaining equipment, and supporting clinicians in a fast-paced environment at the Spencer clinic.