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

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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$40,560 – $84,760Compensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Healthcare, MedicalIndustries

Requirements

  • Active LPN license from the Board of Nursing in the state of practice (for LPN)
  • 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 (for Medical Assistant)
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position responsibilities
  • Knowledge of principles of growth and development to respond to patient/customer status
  • Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily

Responsibilities

  • Provides professional nursing care to patients and families under provider direction (RN/LPN)
  • Performs general nursing care, administers medications and treatments per nursing standards
  • Coordinates patient care activities for the clinic
  • Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing
  • Observes, records, and reports patient condition and reactions to drugs/treatments to provider
  • Oversees appointment scheduling, ensures timely patient flow and emergency preferences
  • Greets patients, prepares for exams, screens for health history, takes vitals, conducts nursing assessment, documents in chart
  • Instructs patients on sample collection and tests
  • Responds to patient phone calls timely with physician input
  • Educates patients/families on diagnostics, medications, nutrition, health/wellness
  • Suggests solutions to patient care crises, problems, complaints
  • Maintains exam rooms with supplies, ensures cleanliness, prepares supply lists
  • Labels pathology specimens per lab protocol, performs quality control, maintains lab testing records
  • Performs selected medical assistant and clerical duties following standards (Medical Assistant)
  • Works collaboratively with clinic staff to solve practice-related problems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Registered Nurse (RN)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Medical AssistantCertified Medical Assistant (CMA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Patient CareNursing CareBreast Care ClinicClerical 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 located at Avera Medical Group Comprehensive Breast Care in Sioux Falls.

What certifications or licenses are required for this role?

RN or LPN requires an active license in the state of practice if required upon hire. Medical Assistants need National Certification as CMA (AAAMA), RMA (AMT), or CCMA (NHA) plus a Medical Assistant diploma.

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.

What benefits are offered for this position?

The position may be eligible for a $6000 Sign on Bonus and Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, providing up to $10,000 in extra payments of $167 monthly 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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