LPN or Medical Assistant | HBO/Wound Care Outpatient
About The Position
The LPN or Medical Assistant works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect patient care in an ambulatory outpatient clinic setting. The role performs assigned tasks according to Monument Health policies and procedures and within the documented Scope of Responsibilities, helping meet each patient’s needs. The position is based in the HBO/Wound Care outpatient department in Rapid City, South Dakota. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited medical assistant university or training facility. Medical Assistants must hold a national certification from an accepted certifying body, and must obtain American Heart Association Healthcare Professional Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire or transfer. A nursing education program and South Dakota LPN licensure are preferred qualifications for the LPN pathway. The role may suit candidates with at least one year of clinical and healthcare experience. This is a regular position scheduled for 40 hours per week. Starting pay depends on role and qualifications: $20.45–$23.51 per hour for Medical Assistants and $25.00–$28.73 per hour for South Dakota Licensed Practical Nurses. 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.
- Graduation from an accredited medical assistant university or accredited training facility.
- Medical Assistant certification from an accepted national certifying body: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or AMCA. Medical Assistants hired after July 1, 2024 must hold one of these certifications upon hire.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Professional Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire or transfer.
- 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.
- South Dakota Board of Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification.
- 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, data collection, and other clinic-specific components within the outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
- Administer and document unit-dose medications and immunizations according to clinic policy after successful training and competency assessment.
- Perform EKGs and laboratory testing within the clinic’s CLIA license after successful training and competency assessment.
- 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 maintain or order supplies 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.
- Perform all duties within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Medical Assistant candidates.
- Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified LPN candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
