Medical Assistant | 5th St Urology

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

4d•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, within the documented Scope of Responsibilities, to meet each patient’s needs. The position is based at 5th St. Urology in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Monument Health describes its culture as focused on teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, inclusion, listening, and compassionate, patient-focused care. The organization offers competitive wages and benefits for qualifying positions, along with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent in general studies.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant university or accredited training program.
Medical Assistant certification from a listed certifying body.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional certification from the American Heart Association, required within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Medical Assistants hired after July 1, 2024 must hold, upon hire, a national certification from one of these organizations: 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 the schedules and hours assigned by the department.

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 outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
Administer and document unit-dose medications and immunizations in accordance with clinic policy after successful training and competency assessment.
Perform EKGs and laboratory testing in accordance with 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 function 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.
Direct patient questions to a provider or registered nurse.
Perform other duties as assigned.