Medical Assistant or LPN Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital
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Primary Location
Rapid City, SD USA
Department
MHOSH Pain Management
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Starting Pay Rate Range $19.66 - $28.45
Medical Assistant - SD $19.66-$22.60, Licensed Practical Nurse - SD $24.75-$28.45
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
- Job Summary
- UP TO $5,000 SIGN ON FOR QUALIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT CANDIDATES*
- UP TO $10,000 SIGN ON FOR QUALIFIED LPN CANDIDATES*
It all begins with passion. As a Medical Assistant at Monument Health, you'll be recognized as a vital team member, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. You'll experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect—and most importantly, you’ll embark on a life-changing career. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
As an LPN or Medical Assistant, you will collaborate to deliver both direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory clinic setting. You will actively contribute as a member of the healthcare team, performing assigned tasks in line with Monument Health's policies and procedures to meet each patient’s needs.
At Monument Health, our vision is to work as one team, listen actively, embrace inclusivity, and show genuine care. We are committed to doing the right thing, every time. If you share this philosophy, we would love for you to join us.
Job Description
- Essential Functions:
- Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
- Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting and within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
- Accurately administers and documents unit dose medications/ immunizations in accordance with clinic policy following successful training/competency.
- Performs EKGs and laboratory tests in accordance with the clinic's CLIA license, following successful completion of training and competency.
- Ensures that documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, and concise, following the outlined Scope of Responsibilities. May also serve as a provider scribe upon successful completion of training.
- Completes all assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance/ordering as directed.
- Assists with scheduling follow up care/appointments as ordered/directed.
- Distributes pre-printed/pre-approved patient education materials. Directs all patient questions to provider or RN.
- Functions within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Required:
Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies; Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training facilityCertification - Medical Assistant-Certified (MA) by one of the listed certifying bodies; Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Any Medial Assistant hired between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2024 may be granted 6 months to obtain national certification.
- Any Medical Assistant hired after July 1, 2024 must hold one of the following national certifications upon hire:
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
- American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
Regarding BLS certification:
The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.
Preferred:
Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursingCertification - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of NursingExperience - 1+ years of Clinical Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience
Physical Requirements:
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
Job Category
Nursing
Job Family
Ambulatory Nursing, Nursing Support
Shift
Employee Type
Regular70 Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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