Medical Assistant (MA) - Internal Medicine at Avera Medical Group Internal Medicine Sioux Falls summary: The Medical Assistant (MA) at Avera provides essential support in patient care and administrative duties within an internal medicine clinic. This role requires collaboration with nursing staff to enhance patient outcomes and involves responsibilities including patient interactions and maintaining clinic standards. Avera offers a supportive work environment with competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and added financial benefits like student loan repayment assistance. Join the team at Avera Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. If you’re a compassionate individual who enjoys helping people, become a Medical Assistant (MA) at Avera. Position Highlights: Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. Gain hands-on experience in care working alongside nurses and other professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact. Job Summary 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. 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. Education and/or Experience Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with an Associate’s degree or diploma preferred. Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred. Certification, Licensure, Registration 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 or National Certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Health Career Association with one year of experience. Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm; 80hrs/2wks Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $19.25 - $27.00 per hour What Makes Avera Special? Keywords: Medical Assistant, patient care, healthcare, clinical support, Avera, internal medicine, medical certification, teamwork, career growth, health insurance