LPN or Medical Assistant | Primary Care

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant or LPN at Monument Health, you will be a valued and essential team member providing compassionate, patient-focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and a life-changing career where you can make a difference every day. You will work collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory clinic setting. You will actively participate as a member of the health care team and perform assigned tasks in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health to meet the needs of each patient. Monument Health's vision is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care, doing the right thing every time.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training facility
Medical Assistant-Certified (MA) by one of the listed certifying bodies
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Any Medial Assistant hired between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2024 may be granted 6 months to obtain national certification.
Any Medical Assistant hired after July 1, 2024 must hold one of the following national certifications upon 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).
The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
1+ years of Clinical Experience
1+ years of Healthcare Experience

Responsibilities

Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting and within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
Accurately administers and documents unit dose medications/ immunizations in accordance with clinic policy following successful training/competency.
Performs EKG's and laboratory testing per CLIA license of the clinic following successful training/competency.
Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
May function as provider scribe following successful training.
Completes all assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance/ordering as directed.
Assists with scheduling follow up care/appointments as ordered/directed.
Distributes pre-printed/pre-approved patient education materials.
Directs all patient questions to provider or RN.
Functions within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
All other duties as assigned.