Medical Assistant - Day Shift | Patient Care & Lab Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

Retirement match

Mentorship program

Job summary

Avera Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Sioux Falls is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinic care with a mix of clinical and clerical duties. You will work with providers to collect histories, take vitals, prepare specimens, and document procedures in the medical record.

The role requires CMA/CCMA/RMA/NCMA certification and may include eligibility for student loan repayment. Opportunities include teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting and growth within the Avera system.

Qualifications

• Must hold CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA certification upon hire.
• Associate's degree or diploma in Medical Assistance preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• 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; educates on procedures, medications, nutrition, disease processes, health and wellness.
• Greets patients and conducts clinical interview collecting history and vital signs.
• Labels and processes lab specimens according to lab procedures.
• Maintains exam room and cleans equipment; handles waste per policy.
• Provides back-up support for front desk duties such as scheduling appointments.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Medical assisting

Team collaboration

Education

CCMA

CMA (AMCA)

RMA

NCMA

Job description

Avera Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Sioux Falls is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinic care with a mix of clinical and clerical duties. You will work with providers to collect histories, take vitals, prepare specimens, and document procedures in the medical record.

The role requires CMA/CCMA/RMA/NCMA certification and may include eligibility for student loan repayment. Opportunities include teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting and growth within the Avera system.