LPN or Medical Assistant | Ambulatory Palliative Care

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

RCH Palliative Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range: $19.05 - $26.70

Medical Assistant - SD $19.05-$21.90, Licensed Practical Nurse - SD $23.25-$26.70

Job Summary

At Monument Health, the core of your daily work will be care and compassion. As a Medical Assistant, you will be a crucial part of the team, delivering patient-centered care with empathy. You will find a supportive environment that values teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, all while building a fulfilling and impactful career. Your contributions will make a meaningful difference every day.

As an LPN or Medical Assistant, you will collaborate closely with the healthcare team to deliver both direct and indirect patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. You will engage actively as a team member and perform your duties in line with Monument Health's policies and procedures, ensuring that each patient's needs are met effectively.

At Monument Health, our vision is to unite as one team, listen attentively, embrace inclusivity, and demonstrate our commitment to caring. We strive to do the right thing in every situation. If this aligns with your values, we invite you to join us.

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Carries out patient rooming procedures, including taking vital signs, collecting data, and other clinic-specific tasks, all within the defined Scope of Responsibilities.
• Administers and records unit dose medications and immunizations accurately, following clinic policies and after completing the necessary training and competency assessments.
• Performs EKG's and laboratory testing per CLIA license of the clinic following successful training/competency.
• Ensures that the patient record documentation is accurate, clear, and concise within the defined Scope of Responsibilities. May also serve as a provider scribe after completing the required training.
• Completes all assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance/ordering as directed.
• Assists with scheduling follow up care/appointments as ordered/directed.
• Distributes pre-printed and pre-approved educational materials to patients. Directs any patient questions to the provider or registered nurse.
• Functions within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies; Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training facility

Certification - Medical Assistant-Certified (MA) by one of the listed certifying bodies; Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hire

Any Medial Assistant hired between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2024 may be granted 6 months to obtain national certification.

Any Medical Assistant hired after July 1, 2024 must hold one of the following national certifications upon hire:

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Preferred:

Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing

Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Experience - 1+ years of Clinical Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience

Physical Requirements:

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Ambulatory Nursing, Nursing Support

Shift

Employee Type

Regular10

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