Clinical Assistant

Job Summary

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Clinical Assistant at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$16.52 - $19.00 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Description

• Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting and within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
• Assists with Point of Care laboratory testing following successful competency training.
• Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, and concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
• Completes all assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance/ordering as directed.
• Affords assistance with scheduling follow up care as ordered/directed.
• Functions within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities. **In some clinic locations may assist the medical imaging department to perform limited x-ray exams following successful competency training.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Additional Requirements

• Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.
• Certifications - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred Education

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies Education - 80 hours of initial training in radiation safety, positioning, image review

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
• Physical demands may include possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.