Medical Assistant (MA) - Weight Management Clinic

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, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

If you’re a compassionate individual who enjoys helping people, become a Medical Assistant (MA) at Avera.

Position Highlights:

• 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. We consider our team like a family, not just co-workers.


• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

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 from a Medical Assistant program with an Associate’s degree or diploma preferred.


• Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration

• 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.

Work Schedule

• Day/Evening Shifts, Monday-Friday, 80 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

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?

Medical Assistant (MA) - Weight Management Clinic at Avera Comprehensive Weight Management Clinic summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) at Avera's Weight Management Clinic provides essential medical and clerical support to ensure high-quality patient care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Avera offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, fostering a positive work environment that values teamwork and compassion. Candidates should possess relevant education, certifications, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Keywords:

Medical Assistant, Healthcare, Patient Care, Teamwork, Weight Management, Medical Support, Career Growth, Certified Medical Assistant, Avera Health, Compassionate Care

Location: Lennox, SD, US

Posted Date: 12/1/2024