Medical Assistant | Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

Up to 5% employer retirement matching

Career development and mentorship

Descripción de la vacante

Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring a Regular Medical Assistant for the Hematology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy clinic. You will coordinate patient care in the clinic, perform rooming, take vitals, schedule, assist procedures and handle order entry, while triaging patient calls.

The role supports education to patients and families, maintains exam rooms, handles specimen labeling, lab processing, and ensures accuracy in medical records.

Formación

• CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA certifications required upon hire.
• CMA credentials from AMCA or AAMA accepted upon hire.
• RMA credential accepted upon hire.
• NCMA credential accepted upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• 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, including procedures, medication use, nutrition, disease processes, 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 for necessary supplies and materials.
• Performs daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance.
• Follows correct procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous infectious waste.
• Provides back-up help for front desk personnel.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Vital signs

Phone triage

Educación

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - AMCA

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - AMT

NCMA - NCCT

Descripción del empleo

Location:Hematology, Transplant and Cellular TherapyWorker Type:RegularWork 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 - $28.00Position HighlightsLearn more here: https://www.avera.org/locations/profile/avera-medical-group-hematology-transplant-cellular-therapy-prairie-center-sioux-falls/Come and join our team at the Avera Cancer Institute working with Oncology patients. This position will be a part of the Avera Cancer Institute Hematology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy clinic. Responsibilities include coordinating the patient care activities in the clinic, rooming, vitals, scheduling, assisting procedures and order entry. This position will also triage phone calls from patients and caregivers routing to the appropriate individual if needed. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; 80hrs/2wksYou Belong at AveraBe 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 OverviewPerforms 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 doAssists 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 QualificationsThe 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 orCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire orCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire orRegistered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire orNational Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Associate's Graduate of Medical Assistant program or diplomaExpectations and StandardsCommitment 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 SomeAvera 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 retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera 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].