Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Oncology Clinic Position Available In Bay, Florida

Job Description:

Location:

Avera Medical Group Medical Oncology-Yankton WorkerType:

Regular Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

PayRange:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual payrate dependent upon experience. $19.50

• $31.

00

Position HighlightsHours :

M-TH 8-4

30pm, Friday 8-12pm, No holidays or weekends;72hrs/2wks

Student Loan Repayment:

This position may be eligiblefor Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay offyour loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (upto $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balancefaster.

MA Pay Scale:

$19.50

• 23.50
• 27.

50

Clinic LPN Pay Scale :

$22.00-26.50-31.00 You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built withcompassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and ourpatients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Performs selectedmedical assistant and clerical duties that assist in care forclinic patients following established standards, practices, andcompetency. Works collaboratively with other clinic staff to solvepractice-related problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the principlesof growth and development and possesses the ability to respond tospecific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer’sstatus. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to providecare for the population served in the department. What you willdo Assists in care to patients as directed by provider based oncompetency. Provides accurate, completed, legible and timely documentationof all patient procedures in the medical record. Maintains timely flow of patients. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.

Responsible for assisting with patient and family education toinclude procedures, medication use, nutrition, disease processes,and maintenance of health and wellness, etc., based oncompetency. Greets patients and conducts clinical interview collectinghistory and vital signs. Labels and processes lab specimens according to labprocedures. Maintains exam room for necessary supplies and materials.

Performs daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipmentquality control and maintenance. Cleans and sterilizes medicalequipment according to policy. Follows correct procedures forhandling and disposing of bio-hazardous infectious waste. Provided back-up help for front desk personnel. This mayinclude answering telephone, scheduling and cancellingappointments, and scheduling consult patients. EssentialQualifications The individual must be able to work the hoursspecified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must beable to perform each essential job function satisfactorilyincluding having visual acuity adequate to perform position dutiesand the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear,understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Theserequirements and those listed above are representative of theknowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essentialjob functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobfunctions, as long as the accommodations do not cause unduehardship to the employer.

Required Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

• NationalHealthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• American MedicalCertification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• American Association ofMedical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• American MedicalTechnologists (AMT) Upon Hire or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
• National Centerfor Competency Testing (NCCT)

Upon Hire Preferred Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Associate’s Graduate of Medical Assistant program or diplomaExpectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision,core values, and social principles to serve patients, theirfamilies, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, andstewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm andsincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flowwith other team members and ensuring a productive and efficientenvironment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standardsassociated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission,DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Averais proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-timeand full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to helplive balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needsof today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage onAvera High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, orother categories protected by law.

If you are an individual with adisability and would like to request an accommodation for help withyour online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send anemail to talent@avera.org .