Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Gastroenterology at Avera – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is seeking a Patient Care Assistant!

Position Highlights:

• Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
• No Experience? We provide paid on the job training and no certification needed.
• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Assistant serves as a member of the provider’s Care Team in coordinating the flow of patients through assisting provider with various responsibilities as requested, managing supplies and equipment, fielding and triaging phone calls, and other front office tasks as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Medical terminology experience and Medical Assistant degree from a college or technical school preferred.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 7:45am-4:45pm; 80 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $17.50 - $22.00 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?