RN, LPN, or Medical Assistant - Clinic

Avera • Freeman, SD

17h

About The Position

Freeman Regional Health Service is looking for individuals to join our growing, team-oriented organization. Position Highlights Full Time (working at least 72 hours per pay period) Work Shift: Day Shift (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) A Brief Overview Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider. What you will do Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic. Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients. Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider. Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients. Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination. Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, and taking vitals. Documents obtained information in patient chart. Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests. Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician. Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness. Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints. Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed. Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing - an active license in the state of practice upon hire
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing - an active license in the state of practice upon hire
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), upon hire
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) upon hire
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) upon hire
• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.
• Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
• Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination.
• Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, and taking vitals.
• Documents obtained information in patient chart.
• Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests.
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.
• Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
• Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials.
• Ensures cleanliness.
• Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed.
• Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed