Medical Assistant | Neurology Clinic

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer 5% 401(k) match

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

The Avera Medical Group Neurology-Sioux Falls is hiring a Regular Medical Assistant for daytime hours, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. Patient care and clerical duties support providers in a neurology clinic, with documentation in the medical record and front-desk backup as needed.

The role requires CCMA, CMA, CMA, RMA, and NCMA certifications upon hire, with preferred Associate's degree or diploma. Avera offers benefits, loan repayment options, and a collaborative, compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

• CCMA, CMA (AMCA), CMA (AAMA), RMA, NCMA certifications upon hire.
• Preferred: Associate's degree or diploma in Medical Assistant.
• Ability to work the required hours and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care as directed by the provider.
• Document procedures accurately in the medical record.
• Maintain patient flow and prepare exam rooms.
• Instruct patients on samples, tests, meds, nutrition, and wellness.

Skills

Communication skills

Visual acuity

Education

CCMA (NHA)

CMA (AMCA)

CMA (AAMA)

RMA (AMT)

NCMA (NCCT)

Job description

Location

Avera Medical Group Neurology-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

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, 80hrs/2wks Student Loan Repayment: 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
• 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
• 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].

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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.

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