Medical Assistant Float (MA) | Primary Clinic at Abarca Health

Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire or
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire or
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire or
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire or
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
  • Preferred: Associate's Graduate of Medical Assistant program or diploma
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Ability to work primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Assists in care to patients as directed by provider based on competency
  • Provides accurate, completed, legible and timely documentation of all patient procedures in the medical record
  • Maintains timely flow of patients
  • Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests
  • Assists with patient and family education to include procedures, medication use, nutrition, disease processes, and maintenance of health and wellness, etc., based on competency
  • Greets patients and conducts clinical interview collecting history and vital signs
  • Labels and processes lab specimens according to lab procedures
  • Maintains exam room for necessary supplies and materials
  • Performs daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance
  • Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment according to policy
  • Follows correct procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous infectious waste
  • Provides back-up help for front desk personnel, including answering telephone, scheduling and cancelling appointments, and scheduling consult patients

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Vital SignsPatient HistoryLab Specimen ProcessingPatient EducationExam Room MaintenanceEquipment SterilizationMedical DocumentationClerical Duties

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Medical Assistant Float position?

The pay range is $19.50 - $27.50, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Are there any sign-on or relocation bonuses available?

The position may be eligible for up to $7,500 sign on bonus and $1,500 relocation bonus.

What is the work schedule like for this role?

The work shift is primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays.

What certifications or qualifications are required?

A certification as a Medical Assistant is required, along with the ability to perform essential job functions including visual acuity and effective communication.

What does the team environment look like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients, working collaboratively with other clinic staff.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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