Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN, Medical Assistant (MA) | Cardiology Clinic at Abarca Health

Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, CardiologyIndustries

Requirements

Active LPN license in the state of practice (for LPN)
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 (for MA)
Preferred: Associate's graduate of Medical Assistant program or diploma (for MA)
Visual acuity adequate to perform essential job functions
Ability to work specified hours (full-time day shift)

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients and families
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure excellent patient care
Perform general nursing care to patients
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
Coordinate patient care activities for the clinic
Prepare equipment and assist provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing
Observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider
Oversee appointment scheduling and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations; maintain timely flow of patients
Greet patients and prepare them for physical examination
Screen patients for appropriate information, including obtaining health history, taking vitals, and conducting nursing assessment; document in patient chart
Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests
Respond to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician
Educate patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness
Suggest solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints
Maintain exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials; ensure cleanliness; prepare list of medical supplies needed
Assure appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol; perform quality control and maintain records on all lab testing
Perform selected medical assistant and clerical duties to assist in care for clinic patients following established standards
Work collaboratively with other clinic staff to solve practice-related problems
Demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development and ability to respond to specific patient issues and data

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RN LicenseLPN LicenseCCMACMARMANCMACardiologyPatient CareMedical AssistingClerical Duties

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range and any sign-on bonuses for these positions?

RN pay range is $27.25 - $40.74 and may be eligible for a $10,000 Sign On Bonus; LPN is $22.00 - $31.00 and may be eligible for a $5,000 Sign On Bonus; MA is $19.50 - $27.50 and may be eligible for a $5,000 Sign On Bonus. Actual pay rate is dependent upon experience.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site position at Avera Medical Group Cardiology-Aberdeen during Day Shift.

What licenses or certifications are required for these roles?

RN and LPN require an active license in the state of practice. Medical Assistants require one of: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AMCA or AAMA, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), upon hire.

What is the team environment like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward, working collaboratively with physicians, healthcare team members, and clinic staff.

What makes a strong candidate for these nursing or assistant roles?

Strong candidates will have the required active licenses or certifications, experience providing professional nursing or medical assistant care, and skills in patient care coordination, medication administration, and working collaboratively in a clinic setting.

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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