Medical Assistant | Medical Oncology Clinic

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs selected medical assistant and clerical duties to assist with care for clinic patients, following established standards, practices, and competency. The role works collaboratively with clinic staff to address practice-related problems and provides care appropriate to the needs of the population served. The position is in the Avera Medical Group Medical Oncology clinic in Sioux Falls and works a day shift on a four-day workweek, with a variable weekday off. The listed pay range is $20.00–$28.00 per hour, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

The Medical Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations through patient interviews, vital-sign collection, documentation, specimen handling, room preparation, equipment care, patient education, and front-desk backup. The posting also describes supporting oncology patients and families through treatment, coordinating clinic activities, assisting with scheduling and order entry, and triaging patient and caregiver calls using protocols and critical thinking.

This position requires an eligible medical assistant certification upon hire. An associate’s degree and graduation from a medical assistant program or diploma are preferred. Avera notes that qualifying employees may receive benefits including PTO from day one, retirement matching, and career development through 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).
• Must be able to work the specified hours.
• Must have visual acuity adequate to perform the position’s duties.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Must maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.
• Must comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program or diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care as directed by the provider and within demonstrated competency.
• Document patient procedures accurately, completely, legibly, and promptly in the medical record.
• Maintain timely patient flow.
• Instruct patients in 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 and conduct clinical interviews, collecting history 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 according to correct procedures.
• Provide backup support for front-desk personnel, including answering telephones and scheduling or cancelling appointments and consult patients.
• Coordinate clinic activities and support scheduling and order entry.
• Triage patient and caregiver telephone calls using protocols and critical thinking.

Benefits

• PTO available from day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.
• Eligible registered nurses may qualify for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which provides an extra monthly payment of $167 toward loan principal, up to $10,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed