LPN or Medical Assistant | Orthopedic Surgery Clinic

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

2d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

As an LPN or Medical Assistant in Monument Health’s Orthopedic Surgery Clinic, you will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. You will perform assigned tasks in accordance with Monument Health policies and procedures and within the documented Scope of Responsibilities, helping meet each patient’s needs through compassionate, patient-focused care. The role emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, inclusion, listening, and doing the right thing. The position is based at Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours, with assigned schedules and hours determined by the department. Starting pay is $20.45–$28.73 per hour, with the rate dependent on whether the successful candidate is hired as a Medical Assistant or South Dakota Licensed Practical Nurse, and on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Sign-on bonuses of up to $5,000 for qualified Medical Assistant candidates and up to $25,000 for qualified LPN candidates are offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant university or accredited training facility.
Medical Assistant certification from one of the listed national certifying bodies: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or AMCA. Medical Assistants hired after July 1, 2024, must hold one of these certifications upon hire.
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 exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
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) licensure through 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 serve 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.