Medical Assistant | 5th St Urology
Primary Location: Rapid City, SD USA | Department: MHMC-RC 5th St. Urology | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 | Employee Type: Regular
About the role
UP TO $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Medical 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. As a Medical Assistant, you will work collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory clinic setting. You will actively participate as a member of the health care team and perform assigned tasks in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health to meet the needs of each patient. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time.
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 EKGs 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.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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 or transfer.
- 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 qualifications
- 1+ years of Clinical Experience
- 1+ years of Healthcare Experience
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 occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
Schedule
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Shift varies per department needs.
Pay
Starting Pay Rate Range: $20.45 – $23.51 per hour (determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant). Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions. Instant pay is available for qualifying positions.
Benefits
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling