Medical Assistant or LPN | Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital

Job Summary

*Up to $5,000 sign-on for qualified medical assistant candidates
*Up to $10,000 sign-on for qualified LPN candidates

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Aids in 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.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies; Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training facility
• Certification: Medical Assistant-Certified (MA) by one of the listed certifying bodies; Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
• Experience: 1+ years of Clinical Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience

Preferred Education

Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing

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.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Ambulatory Nursing, Nursing Support

Shift

Employee Type: Regular

Employer

Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital