LPN or Medical Assistant | Primary Care

Monument Health•Custer, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN or Medical Assistant works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role performs assigned tasks in accordance with Monument Health policies and procedures and within the documented Scope of Responsibilities to meet each patient’s needs. The position is based in Custer, South Dakota, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Sign-on bonuses may be available for qualified candidates: up to $5,000 for Medical Assistants and up to $25,000 for LPNs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant university or accredited training facility.
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. The posting notes a six-month certification allowance for Medical Assistants hired between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2024.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional certification from the American Heart Association, required within 60 days of hire or transfer; the department may require it sooner.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare examination and treatment areas according to clinic standards.
Complete patient rooming procedures, including vital signs and data collection, along with 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 verification.
Perform EKGs and laboratory testing within the clinic’s CLIA license after successful training and competency verification.
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, pre-approved patient education materials and direct patient questions to a provider or RN.
Perform other duties as assigned.