Patient Care Assistant — Day Shift, Front Desk & Vitals

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement plan with employer match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Avera Gastroenterology Sioux Falls is hiring a Medical Office Assistant to join the care team. You will greet patients, take vitals, prepare them for the physician, and document in the EMR. The role includes phone triage, scheduling, and supporting the provider with tests and referrals.

Effective communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to work in a team are essential. This position offers day shifts, full-time hours, and strong benefits with the employer's commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 1–3 months related experience preferred.
• Associate's Medical Assistant degree is an asset.
• Ability to handle front-desk tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, takes vitals, and prepares patient for physician.
• Accurately documents in the EMR and supports scheduling.
• Answers multi-line phones and triages patient calls.
• Assists with tests/procedures scheduling and referrals.
• Maintains exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Front desk coordination

Telephone etiquette

Patient care coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience

Associate's Medical Assistant degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Scheduling software

Job description

Avera Gastroenterology Sioux Falls is hiring a Medical Office Assistant to join the care team. You will greet patients, take vitals, prepare them for the physician, and document in the EMR. The role includes phone triage, scheduling, and supporting the provider with tests and referrals.

Effective communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to work in a team are essential. This position offers day shifts, full-time hours, and strong benefits with the employer's commitment to patient care.