Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedics Clinic

Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Clinic

Avera Medical Group Pierre

Fort Pierre, SD 57532

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedics Clinic

    Join the team at Avera!

    Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nations 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of Americas Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

    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 bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

    Join AveraSt. Mary's Orthopedics as a Medical Assistant andjoin a mission driven organization with a great company culture, and team environment.

    Position Highlights:

    • May be eligible for sign on and relocation bonus!
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
    • Options for Free Health Insurance!
    • Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further theireducation in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
    • Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.

    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 - Friday; 72hours every 2 weeks
      • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
      • Occasional weekend Urgent Care evening and Saturday rotation

    Pay

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

    • $18.50 - $25.75 per hour

    What Makes Avera Special?

  • Job Benefit(s)

    Health Insurance Paid time off