LPN or Medical Assistant | Primary Care

Monument Health•Hill City, SD

20h•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

As an LPN or Medical Assistant at Monument Health, you will work collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. You will participate as a member of the health care team and perform assigned tasks according to Monument Health policies and procedures to meet patient needs. The role is based in Hill City, South Dakota, in Primary Care, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Starting pay ranges from $20.45 to $28.73, depending on role and the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience: $20.45–$23.51 for Medical Assistants and $25.00–$28.73 for South Dakota LPNs. Sign-on bonuses of up to $5,000 for qualified Medical Assistant candidates and up to $25,000 for qualified LPN candidates are stated. The position requires an accredited Medical Assistant education and certification; LPN education and licensure are listed as preferred qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant university or accredited training facility.
Medical Assistant-Certified credential from an accepted certifying body.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Medical Assistants hired after July 1, 2024 must hold a national certification upon hire from one of the following: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or AMCA.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
At least 1 year of clinical experience.
At least 1 year of healthcare experience.

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.
Administer and document unit-dose medications and immunizations in accordance with clinic policy after successful training and competency validation.
Perform EKGs and laboratory testing under the clinic’s CLIA license after successful training and competency validation.
Ensure patient-record documentation is accurate, clear, and concise within the outlined Scope of Responsibilities; may function as a provider scribe after successful training.
Complete assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance or ordering as directed.
Assist with scheduling follow-up care and appointments as ordered or directed.
Distribute pre-printed or pre-approved patient education materials and direct patient questions to a provider or RN.
Work within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.