Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant | OBGYN Marion Road Clinic

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing nursing care and assisting with medical and clerical duties within a clinic setting. The role requires collaboration with other clinic staff to ensure efficient patient care and maintain a high standard of service. The individual will be responsible for patient interviews, documentation, patient education, specimen handling, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and equipment. Back-up support for front desk personnel, including answering phones and scheduling appointments, may also be required.

Requirements

Must be able to work the hours specified.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
An active license in the state of practice if required upon hire (for LPN).

Nice To Haves

Graduate of Medical Assistant program or diploma (Associate's degree).

Responsibilities

Assists in care to patients as directed by provider based on competency.
Provides accurate, completed, legible and timely documentation of all patient procedures in the medical record.
Maintains timely flow of patients.
Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
Responsible for assisting with patient and family education to include procedures, medication use, nutrition, disease processes, and maintenance of health and wellness, etc., based on competency.
Greets patients and conducts clinical interview collecting history and vital signs.
Labels and processes lab specimens according to lab procedures.
Maintains exam room for necessary supplies and materials.
Performs daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance.
Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment according to policy.
Follows correct procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous infectious waste.
Provided back-up help for front desk personnel. This may include answering telephone, scheduling and cancelling appointments, and scheduling consult patients.