Medical Assistant | Pulmonary Clinic

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

14h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs selected clinical and clerical duties to support pulmonary clinic patients, following established standards, practices, and competency. The role works collaboratively with clinic staff to address practice-related problems and applies knowledge of growth and development and the skills needed to respond to the patient population served.

The position is based at Avera Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine in Sioux Falls and works a day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 80 hours every two weeks. The pay range is $20.00 to $28.00, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Hold one of the following certifications upon hire: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) or 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).
• Be able to work the specified hours.
• Have visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Communicate effectively and be able to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Perform the essential job functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made when they do not cause undue hardship.
• Work effectively in a team environment and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or possession of a diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care as directed by providers and within demonstrated competency.
• Document patient procedures accurately, completely, legibly, and promptly in the medical record.
• Maintain timely patient flow.
• Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.
• Assist with patient and family education on 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 support for front desk personnel, including answering telephones and scheduling or canceling appointments and consult patients.
• Maintain confidentiality and coordinate workflow effectively with team members.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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