Genetic Counseling Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must 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); 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 specified hours.
• Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication; ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s CARE standards: Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement.
• Work effectively in a team environment and help maintain a productive, efficient workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a medical assistant program with an associate’s degree or diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care as directed by a provider and within demonstrated competency.
• Document patient procedures accurately, completely, legibly, and promptly in the medical record.
• Maintain timely patient flow.
• Instruct patients on 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 and conduct clinical interviews, including collecting medical 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 tasks.
• 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 cancelling appointments and consult patients.
• Maintain confidentiality and coordinate workflow effectively with team members.
• Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

Benefits

• PTO available on day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.
• A wide range of benefits is available to qualifying part-time and full-time employees.