Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) | Physical Med

Position Highlights

• Student Loan Repayment: This position is eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.
• Sign-On Bonus: Licensed Practical Nurse | Medical Assistant: May be eligible up to $5,000 sign-on.

About the Role

Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

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.

Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): An active license in the state of practice.
• Medical Assistant (MA) License/Certification (one of the following):
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Health career Association (NHA) and Medical Assistant diploma
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Health career Association (NHA)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Qualifications & Expectations

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
• Must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

Pay: $20.00 - $31.50 per hour, actual rate dependent upon experience.

Schedule: Day Shift

Location: Avera Orthopedics Aberdeen