Clinical Assistant | Pain Management

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

6d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant at Monument Health provides compassionate, patient-focused care in a clinic setting as an essential member of the healthcare team. The role works collaboratively under supervision and independently to provide direct and indirect patient care, completing assigned tasks and functions for which the employee has received training, in accordance with Monument Health policies and procedures. The position supports clinic operations by preparing examination and treatment areas, rooming patients, collecting data and vital signs, assisting with point-of-care laboratory testing after competency training, maintaining accurate patient records, performing clerical and supply-related tasks, and helping schedule follow-up care. In some clinic locations, the Clinical Assistant may assist the medical imaging department with limited x-ray exams after successful competency training. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands of heavy work, including exerting up to 25 pounds constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
May be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent in General Studies.
80 hours of initial training in radiation safety, positioning, and image review.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination and treatment areas according to clinic standards.
Complete patient rooming procedures, including vital signs, data collection, and other clinic-specific components within the outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
Assist with point-of-care laboratory testing after successful competency training.
Ensure patient-record documentation is accurate, clear, and concise within the outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
Complete assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance or ordering as directed.
Assist with scheduling follow-up care as ordered or directed.
Function within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
In some clinic locations, assist the medical imaging department with limited x-ray exams after successful competency training.
Perform other duties as assigned.