Medical Assistant or LPN Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital

Position Overview

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Location: Rapid City, SD USA
Department: MHOSH Pain Management
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Compensation: 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.)

Passion is the starting point for everything. Working as a Medical Assistant at Monument Health means being valued as an essential part of the team, providing empathetic and patient-focused healthcare. The environment promotes collaboration, integrity, and esteem among colleagues, offering a transformative professional journey.

In the ambulatory clinic environment, LPNs and Medical Assistants work together to provide both hands-on and indirect patient support while executing designated duties per Monument Health's guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the examination and treatment spaces are set up according to clinic regulations.
• Carries out patient rooming protocols, which include recording vital signs, gathering patient information, and completing other specified tasks within the defined scope of responsibilities.
• Administers and records unit dose medications/immunizations precisely as per clinic protocol after training and demonstration of competency.
• Conducts electrocardiograms and lab examinations as per the clinic's CLIA authorization, adhering to required training and proficiency evaluations.
• Verifies that patient record documentation meets specified standards for accuracy, clarity, and brevity; may function as a scribe for healthcare providers following proper training.
• Performs administrative tasks, including inventory maintenance and procurement as instructed.
• Assists in coordinating and managing scheduling for follow-up medical appointments as prescribed or instructed.
• Distributes pre-printed, approved patient educational materials and refers inquiries to the appropriate healthcare provider or registered nurse.
• Completes all other tasks as outlined in the documented Monument Health Scope of Work and any additional assignments as required.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent; Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training facility.
• Certification: Medical Assistant-Certified (MA) by an approved certifying body; Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification (American Heart Association - AHA) to be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• Medical Assistants hired between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2024 may be granted 6 months to obtain national certification.
• Medical Assistants hired after July 1, 2024 must hold one of the following national certifications at the time of 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)
• Note: The department may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post hire/transfer; details will be discussed with the hiring manager if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
• Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure by the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Experience: 1+ years of Clinical Experience and 1+ years of Healthcare Experience.

Benefits & Perks

• SIGN ON BONUS: UP TO $5,000 for qualified Medical Assistant candidates.
• SIGN ON BONUS: UP TO $10,000 for qualified LPN candidates.