Medical Assistant or LPN - PRN - Urgent Care

Sanford Health • Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its urgent care team. The position works 12-hour varied shifts and has zero scheduled weekly hours. The Medical Assistant works within the pre-defined scope-of-practice guidelines for the state where they practice and assists nursing staff and providers in delivering high-quality patient care. The role is suited to an adaptable, caring, detail-oriented, and team-focused person.

The LPN works alongside providers to deliver high-quality care, educate and communicate with patients and families, and contribute to a positive, team-focused employee experience. Sanford offers onboarding and training for the role, with a fast-paced work environment and opportunities for continued development.

The compensation range is $20.00–$29.50 per hour, with separate pay scales of $20.00–$25.50 for Medical Assistants and $22.00–$29.50 for LPNs. The union position is no.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant: Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Medical Assistant: National certification or registration as a Medical Assistant through an accepted certifying or registering organization.
• Medical Assistant: In North Dakota, registration as an MAIII through the North Dakota Board of Nursing is required; if not held at hire, it must be obtained within four months. Medication administration before obtaining MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse, and the incumbent must also be registered on the North Dakota Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not hold MAIII registration at hire.
• Medical Assistant: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment, with recertification as required.
• LPN: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• LPN: Current, unencumbered LPN license with a state nursing board and/or multi-state licensure privileges.
• LPN: If the position requires IV therapy or management in North Dakota, completion of a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy in its curriculum or an IV therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing is required.
• Prior healthcare-setting experience is preferred for Medical Assistants.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting for Medical Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff and providers in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Work within the Medical Assistant scope-of-practice guidelines applicable to the state of practice.
• As an LPN, educate and communicate with patients and their families.
• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

• Specialized onboarding and training for Medical Assistant tasks within scope of practice.
• Robust onboarding and training programs for LPN growth and development.
• Career advancement through educational assistance.
• Team-focused employee experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree