Clinical Assistant | Podiatry | Orthopedic and Specialty Clinic

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant works collaboratively, both under supervision and independently, to provide direct and indirect patient care in a clinic setting. As an active member of the health care team, the assistant performs assigned tasks and functions for which they have received training, in accordance with Monument Health policies and procedures and the needs of the patient. The position is based in the Podiatry clinic at Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

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 and data collection, as well as other components specific to the clinic and 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.
Work 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.