Medical Assistant | Family Medicine Residency

Primary location: Rapid City, SD USA

About the role

It starts with heart. 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 Monument Health policies and procedures to meet the needs of each patient. Our vision 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 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, and 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

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent in General Studies.
• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training program.
• Medical Assistant-Certified (MA) by one of the following certifying bodies:
  • 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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification (American Heart Association) within 60 days of hire or transfer. Some departments may require BLS certification sooner.
• Any Medical 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 national certification upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• 1+ years of healthcare experience.

Schedule

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

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). Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Pay

Starting pay rate range: $20.45 – $23.51 (determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant).

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.