Medical Assistant | Genetic Counseling

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

Employer matching retirement plan (up

Career development with hands-on menth

Job summary

Avera Prairie Center in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a multidisciplinary clinic team. The role involves direct patient care, documentation, and education under provider guidance in a day-shift, full-time capacity.

You will greet patients, collect history and vitals, assist with procedures, manage labs, and help with front desk tasks as needed, ensuring smooth clinic operations and compassionate care for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Certification as CMA/CCMA or equivalent required at hire.
• Experience with clinic-based medical assisting and patient care preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary clinic team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under provider direction, based on competency.
• Document procedures accurately in the medical record.
• Maintain patient flow and assist with scheduling tasks.
• Educate patients on procedures, meds, nutrition, and wellness as appropriate.
• Greet patients, collect history and vitals, and prepare exam rooms.
• Lab specimen labeling and processing per policy, with biosafety awareness.
• Support front desk as needed for scheduling and communication.

Education

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - NHA

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - AMCA

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - AAMA

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - AMT

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - NCCT

Associate's Graduate of Medical Assistant program or diploma

Job description

Sioux Falls, SD

Full time

R-260030812

Location:

Avera Prairie Center-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$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 or

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire or

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire or

• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire or

• 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.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.