Medical Assistant or LPN Primary Care

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Primary Location

Custer, SD USA

Department

MHMC-Custer Primary Care

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 starts with the heart. Being a Medical Assistant at Monument Health means being an essential component of a team that focuses on providing compassionate and patient-centered care. The workplace culture promotes teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, offering a fulfilling career that has a significant impact on the lives of others. Each day brings new opportunities to make a real difference.

In ambulatory clinic environments, LPNs and Medical Assistants are integral in the provision of both direct and indirect patient care. They actively engage with the healthcare team, fulfilling assigned duties according to Monument Health's standards to meet the individual requirements of each patient.

Monument Health's vision entails collaboration, attentive listening, embracing diversity, and practicing care consistently. Our unwavering dedication is to consistently choose the ethical path. Individuals who resonate with this ethos are invited to be part of our organization.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Gets the examination and treatment spaces ready following the clinic's recommended procedures.
• Executes patient rooming protocols by measuring vital signs, gathering data, and fulfilling other designated tasks appropriate for the clinic environment.
• Correctly administers and documents unit dose medications/immunizations according to clinic policy upon successful completion of training/competency evaluation.
• Executes EKG assessments and laboratory tests authorized by the clinic's CLIA license post successful completion of training and competency assessment.
• Ensures that the documentation in the patient record is accurate, lucid, and succinct within the specified Scope of Responsibilities. May undertake the role of a scribe for providers after receiving proper training.
• Executes all assigned office tasks and supervises supply upkeep and ordering following directives.
• Assists in setting up future care and scheduled visits as directed by the healthcare professional.
• Delivers pre-existing or pre-authorized patient education materials and channels any patient inquiries to the provider or RN.
• Completes tasks within the approved Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
• Completing any further tasks as delegated.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies; Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training facility

Certification - 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

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)

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

Regular

50 Monument Health Custer Hospital

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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.