Medical Assistant | Genetic Counseling

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer retirement matching up to 5%

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Prairie Center-Sioux Falls is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and maintain efficient patient flow in a busy clinic.

The role requires CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA credentials, a patient-centered approach, and strong documentation skills. You will provide patient education and assist with front desk tasks as needed, with an hourly pay range and benefits.

Qualifications

• CCMA, CMA, RMA or NCMA certification upon hire.
• Associate's degree or diploma in Medical Assistant.
• Ability to follow established standards and practices.

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.
• 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 cancelling appointments, and scheduling consult patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Clinical interview

Team collaboration

Education

CCMA - National Healthcareer Association

CMA - AMCA

CMA - AAMA

RMA - AMT

NCMA - NCCT

Associate's degree or diploma in Medical Assistant

Job description

Location: Avera Prairie Center-Sioux Falls 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. $20.00 - $28.00

Position Highlights

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 cancelling 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

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Associate's Graduate of Medical Assistant program or diploma

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].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services.

Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.