LPN or Medical Assistant | Pain Management

About the role

Located in Rapid City, SD, within the MHOSH Pain Management department of Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital, this full‑time position (40 scheduled weekly hours) offers a starting pay range of $20.45‑$28.73 per hour, with sign‑on bonuses of up to $5,000 for qualified Medical Assistant candidates and up to $10,000 for qualified LPN candidates. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting as part of a collaborative health‑care team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Accurately administers and documents unit dose medications/immunizations in accordance with clinic policy following successful training/competency.
• Performs EKG's and laboratory testing per CLIA license of the clinic following successful training/competency.
• Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities; may function as provider scribe following successful 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/pre‑approved patient education materials.
• Directs all patient questions to provider or RN.
• Functions within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant university or accredited training facility.
• 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 or transfer.
• For candidates hired between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2024: up to 6 months to obtain national certification; for those hired after July 1, 2024: must hold one of the following national certifications upon hire: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, AMCA.
• Preferred: Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
• Preferred: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – South Dakota Board of Nursing certification.
• Experience: 1+ years of clinical experience; 1+ years of healthcare experience.
• Physical requirements: Medium work – exerting up to 50 lb occasionally, up to 30 lb frequently, up to 10 lb constantly; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Pay

Starting pay rate range: $20.45‑$28.73 per hour. Medical Assistant range: $20.45‑$23.51; Licensed Practical Nurse – SD range: $25.00‑$28.73. Sign‑on bonuses: up to $5,000 for qualified Medical Assistant candidates; up to $10,000 for qualified LPN candidates (determined by knowledge, skills, and experience).

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Shift requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.