Clinical Assistant or Medical Assistant | OB/GYN

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

• Clinical Assistant - SD: $16.52 - $19.00
• Medical Assistant - SD: $20.45 - $23.51 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Description

• The Assistant 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.
• Assists with scheduling follow up care as ordered/directed.
• Functions within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
• 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.
• Preferred Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies; Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training program.
• 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).

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.