What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care position at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System?
Certified Medical Assistant
Workplace Details
Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.
Job Summary
This full-time position assists primary care physicians by performing direct and indirect patient care as delegated by the physicians and within the scope of practice of the Medical Assistant.
Wage range: $18.36-$26.48
Responsibilities include:
- Provides direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process in providing patient care.
- Applies nursing process, critical thinking and judgment to clinical process.
- Performs secretarial duties: answering phones, placing calls, scheduling, order entry, and obtaining old records.
- Prepares patient chart for upcoming visit to ensure all results are available for provider to include utilizing electronic chart history.
- Assists with cleaning of patient treatment areas.
- Restocks and orders supplies for patient treatment areas, kitchenettes, nursing station, and supply carts.
- Triages patient telephone calls for medical providers.
- Reports information to Medical Provider and directs patients as orders are received.
- Transports patients to appropriate areas.
- Keeps patient treatment areas, kitchenette, storage areas, and nursing station in order.
- Performs medication administration and technical skills within the scope of practice of an MA.
- Coordinates and assists with discharge instructions, follow-up care, diagnostic testing, procedures, and medication instructions.
- Performs insurance Prior Authorizations.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
- Flexible Spending Account
- Roth IRA retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health
- Education Loan Program
- Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Medical Assisting degree and CMA certification required.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a pre-employment background screening and reference check as a condition of employment.
Salary : $18 - $26
