Avera
Patient Care Assistant or Medical Assistant
Sioux Falls, SD
Sponsorship not specified$18k-$28kDetected 5 days ago
Patient CareCommunicationOSHA
About the role
- National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAAMA); 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.
Responsibilities
- Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Maintains and cares for all equipment in a responsible manner. Reports any repairs as needed.
- Assists the provider and nurse scheduling of tests and procedures and with other support duties as time allows, including but not limited to: making copies, opening mail, completion of disabilities forms, death certificates, completing DME forms, and fax items as requested.
- Maintains computer appointment scheduling and follows office scheduling policies/parameters. Responsible for changing scheduling templates when needed.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Requirements
- 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.
- The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
- These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Skills
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
Compensation
- The pay range for this position is listed below.
- Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Benefits
- Associate's Medical Assistant degree from a college or technical school
- Medical terminology experience
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.
- Maintains and views patient records, charts, and other pertinent information to include, but not be limited to, reviews all lab, hospital and other reports, and posts in the electronic medical record as necessary.
- Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
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