Medical Assistant | Comprehensive Breast Clinic

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs selected clinical and clerical duties to support care for clinic patients, following established standards, practices, and demonstrated competency. The role works collaboratively with clinic staff to address practice-related problems and requires knowledge of growth and development and the ability to respond to patient status and needs for the population served. The position is at Avera Comprehensive Breast Care in Sioux Falls and works the day shift. The stated pay range is $20.00–$28.00 per hour, with the actual rate depending on experience. The Medical Assistant supports patient care and education, documentation, patient flow, specimen handling, and upkeep of exam rooms and equipment, and may provide backup assistance to front desk staff. Employees are expected to uphold Avera’s mission, vision, values, and social principles; maintain confidentiality; work effectively with the team; and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards. Avera offers benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees, including PTO from day one for eligible hires, up to a 5% employer retirement match, and career development through hands-on training and mentorship.

Requirements

One of the following certifications is required upon hire: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists (AMT); or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Ability to work the hours specified.
Ability to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including adequate visual acuity for position duties and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate workflow.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Graduation from a medical assistant program or possession of a medical assistant diploma.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care as directed by a provider and in accordance with competency.
Document patient procedures accurately, completely, legibly, and promptly in the medical record.
Maintain timely patient flow.
Instruct patients on collecting samples and completing tests.
Assist with patient and family education about procedures, medication use, nutrition, disease processes, and health and wellness, within competency.
Greet patients, conduct clinical interviews, and collect histories and vital signs.
Label and process laboratory specimens according to laboratory procedures.
Maintain exam rooms and ensure necessary supplies and materials are available.
Perform daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance.
Clean and sterilize medical equipment according to policy.
Handle and dispose of biohazardous infectious waste using correct procedures.
Provide backup assistance to front desk personnel, which may include answering telephones and scheduling or canceling appointments and consults.
Maintain confidentiality and coordinate workflow with team members.
Follow applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.