Medical Assistant | Medical Oncology Clinic

Avera; 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 & mentorship

Job summary

Avera Medical Group Medical Oncology-Sioux Falls is seeking a Regular full-time Medical Assistant/Clinical Assistant to support the oncology care team in Sioux Falls, SD. The role focuses on patient care, documentation, and education, with a commitment to efficient clinic flow and patient safety.

Responsibilities include assisting providers, maintaining exam rooms, processing specimens, and supporting front desk operations as needed.

Qualifications

• CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA certification upon hire.
• Preferred: Associate's degree or diploma in Medical Assistant.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assists in care to patients as directed by provider based on competency.
• Documents all patient procedures accurately in the medical record.
• Maintains timely flow of patients and lab specimen handling per policy.
• Educates patients on procedures, medications, nutrition, and wellness.
• Greets patients and collects history and vital signs.
• Maintains exam room and cleans/sterilizes equipment as required.
• Provides back-up support for front desk tasks such as scheduling.

Education

CCMA (NHA) Upon Hire

CMA (AMCA) Upon Hire

CMA (AAMA) Upon Hire

RMA (AMT) Upon Hire

NCMA (NCCT) Upon Hire

Associate's degree or diploma in Medical Assistant

Job description

R-260028966

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Avera Medical Group Medical Oncology-Sioux Falls

Full time

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

• Impactful Work: Be a vital part of an oncology care team, supporting patients and families through every step of treatment.
• Work-life balance: enjoy a 4-day workweek with a variable day off each week
• Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm
• No nights, weekends or holidays

Student Loan Repayment

This Registered Nurse (RN) position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

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 Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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