Medical Assistant or LPN

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.
• 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.

Additional Requirements Required :

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) within 60 days of hire

Any Medial 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 one of the following national certifications upon hire :

Preferred :

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

Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Experience - 1+ years of Clinical Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience

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 Nursing Support Make a difference . Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.