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Avera

Midwest regional health system delivering care

Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeAberdeen, SD, USA$20 - $28In-person

About the Job

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), 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).
  • Be able to work the specified hours and perform the essential job functions, including adequate visual acuity and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinate workflow with team members, and help ensure a productive and efficient environment.
  • Apply the organization's mission, vision, core values, and social principles in service to patients, families, and the community; promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship; and uphold the Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) standards.

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 in sample and test collection and assist with patient and family education about procedures, medication use, nutrition, disease processes, and health and wellness, within demonstrated competency.
  • Greet patients and conduct clinical interviews, including collecting histories and vital signs.
  • Label and process laboratory specimens according to laboratory procedures.
  • Maintain examination-room supplies and materials; perform daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance; clean and sterilize medical equipment according to policy; and follow procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous infectious waste.
  • Provide backup assistance to front-desk personnel, including answering telephones, scheduling and canceling appointments, and scheduling consult patients.
  • Work collaboratively with other clinic staff to solve practice-related problems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, associate's degree, or diploma.

About the Company

Avera

Midwest regional health system delivering care

Avera Health provides integrated health care across hospitals, clinics, and support services in multiple states. Care is delivered by an interconnected network where teams coordinate prevention, treatment, and recovery for patients and communities. It combines a large multi-state network with faith-based values and a strong emphasis on non-clinical support to organize care across locations. The goal is to improve health and wellness by expanding access to quality, coordinated care and moving health forward.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$10.5M
Headquarters
Sioux Falls, SD
Founded
1897

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