What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical assistant position at Avera Health?
Join the team at Avera!
Award Winning Health Care : Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s 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, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.
Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Pediatric Medical Assistant!
Position Highlights :
- Career Growth opportunities!
- 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.
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.
Education and / or Experience
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with an Associate’s degree or diploma preferred.
- Six months to one year related experience and / or training preferred.
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.
- Basic Life Support certification is mandatory within six months of employment.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm; PRN (as needed)
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$19.25 - $27.00 per hour
What Makes Avera Special?
Last updated : 2024-05-07
Salary : $19 - $27
