Certified Medical Assistant

Primary Care Northridge Clinic– Certified Medical Assistant JOB SUMMARY Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones POSITION SUMMARY Wage: $19.00-$27.01 This full-time(1.0 or 40hrs per week) position assists primary care providers by performing direct and indirect patient care as delegated by the providers and within the scope of practice of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). RESPONSIBILITIES 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 CMA. Coordinates and assists with discharge instructions, follow-up care, diagnostic testing, procedures, and medication instructions. Performs insurance Prior Authorizations. Other duties may be assigned. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience Medical assisting degree and CMA/RMA certification required. 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 Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.