Medical Assistant

1 week ago

Fort Pierre South Dakota, Stanley County, SD, United States Avera Medical Group Pierre Full time

Join the team at Avera

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera St. Mary's Specialty Clinic is currently seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera's patient-focused settings.

$7,500 sign-on bonus

Position Highlights:

  • May be eligible for $7,500 sign-on bonus with two-year commitment
  • Ask about our Relocation Bonus
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1
  • Options for Free Health Insurance
  • Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
  • Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • 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.

Education and/or Experience

  • Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with an Associate's degree or diploma.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or
  • National Registration as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologist (AMT); or
  • National Certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Health Career Association and Medical Assistant diploma

Work Schedule

  • Day shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks
    • Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Occasional weekend and holiday Urgent Care rotation

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

  • $19.25 - $27.00 per hour

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