Medical Assistant (MA) | Cardiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

5% employer matching retirement plan

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Medical Group Cardiovascular Specialists Aberdeen is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our cardiology team. You will support providers with patient care, perform clerical tasks, and help maintain accurate charting and documentation.

This full-time, on-site position offers a supportive team, opportunities for growth, and a strong emphasis on compassionate heart care. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy a fast-paced clinic, apply today.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the hours required and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with adequate vision and hearing.
• Includes following safety, compliance, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care as directed by providers based on competency.
• Documents procedures accurately in the medical record.
• Maintains timely patient flow and scheduling coordination.
• Educates patients on procedures, medications, nutrition, and wellness.
• Greet patients and collect history and vital signs.
• Label and process lab specimens according to procedures.
• Maintain exam room supplies and perform cleaning and safety tasks.
• Provide back-up support for front desk duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

CCMA - NHA

CMA - AMCA

CMA - AAMA

RMA - AMT

NCMA - NCCT

Job description

Location

Avera Medical Group Cardiovascular Specialists Aberdeen

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

Now Hiring: Medical Assistant

Join Our Cardiology Team! Where people matter!

Are you passionate about helping patients live healthier lives? Join our Cardiology team and make a difference every day while working alongside dedicated providers and a supportive team focused on exceptional heart care.

Whether you're an experienced Medical Assistant or just starting your healthcare career, we'd love to have YOU on our team!

Full-time position

Cardiology Clinic

Supportive team environment

Help patients improve their heart health

Specialized clinic with meaningful impact

Why Join Us?

• May be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus!
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice our mission in daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you'll make a difference in the lives of patients and families.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills while working in a specialized cardiology setting.
• Team Culture: Collaborate with compassionate providers and coworkers who support one another and celebrate successes together.

Make a difference. Build relationships. Impact lives.

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

• 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].