Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant | Brandon Clinic at Abarca Health

Brandon, 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
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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Must have one of the following certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • 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
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Ability to work the specified hours (Day Shift, Full time)

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Performs general nursing care to patients
  • Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
  • Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic
  • Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients
  • Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider
  • Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients
  • Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination. Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, and taking vitals. Documents obtained information in patient chart. Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests
  • Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician
  • Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness
  • Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints
  • Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed
  • Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing
  • Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Registered NurseLicensed Practical NurseMedical AssistantCCMACMARMANCMAPatient CareNursing CareClerical Duties

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this position?

The pay range is $19.50 - $40.75, with actual pay rate 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 McGreevy-Brandon, with day shift hours.

What certifications are required for the Medical Assistant role?

Must have one of the following: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - NHA, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - AMCA or AAMA, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - AMT, or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - NCCT.

What is the company culture like at Avera?

Avera emphasizes being part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward, where you work where you matter.

Are there any benefits like student loan repayment for this role?

This Registered Nurse (RN) position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, providing an extra monthly payment of $167 (up to $10,000) to pay down principal.

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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