Medical Assistant (MA) - Specialty Clinic Float

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Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance,sign-on bonus, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Join Avera as a Medical Assistant andjoin a mission-driven organization with a great company culture and team environment.

$7,500 sign-on bonus!

Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for up to $7,500 sign on bonus, paid out over 24 months!
• Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
• Positive Work Environment:Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
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Job Summary

• Performs selected medical assistant and clerical duties that assist in care for clinic patients following established standards, practices, and competency.
• Works collaboratively with other clinic staff to solve practice-related problems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
• Sterilizes medical equipment according to policy.
• Follows correct procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous infectious waste.
• Provided back-up help for front desk personnel. This may include answering telephone, scheduling and cancelling appointments, and scheduling consult patients.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with an Associate's degree or diploma.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or
• National Registration as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologist (AMT); or
• National Certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Health Career Association and Medical Assistant diploma

Work Schedule

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Fridays: 8:00am-12:00pm; 72 hours every 2 weeks
  • Occasional weekend rotation in Urgent Care
  • Occasional holidays

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $19.25 - $27.00 per hour

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