Medical Assistant | Family Medicine Residency

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works collaboratively with the health care 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 the clinic’s Scope of Responsibilities to meet patient needs. The position is in the Family Medicine Residency department in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $20.45–$23.51 per hour, determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Qualified Medical Assistant candidates may be eligible for a sign-on payment of up to $5,000. The role includes preparing examination and treatment areas, completing patient rooming procedures, administering and documenting medications and immunizations after successful training and competency validation, and performing EKGs and laboratory testing in accordance with the clinic’s CLIA license after training and competency validation. The Medical Assistant maintains accurate patient records, may serve as a provider scribe after training, completes clerical and supply-related tasks, assists with follow-up scheduling, and distributes approved patient education materials. Patient questions are directed to a provider or registered nurse. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant university or training program, and a qualifying national Medical Assistant certification. Basic Life Support Healthcare Professional certification from the American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire or transfer. Candidates hired after July 1, 2024, must hold one of the specified national certifications upon hire. Clinical and healthcare experience are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant university or accredited training program.
Medical Assistant certification from one of the listed certifying bodies.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Professional certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire or transfer.
For Medical Assistants hired after July 1, 2024, hold one of these national certifications upon hire: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to meet the described heavy-work physical demands and work with possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Nice To Haves

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 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 in accordance with the clinic’s CLIA license after successful training and competency validation.
Ensure patient-record documentation is accurate, clear, and concise within the 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.
Direct patient questions to a provider or registered nurse.
Work within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.