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Form of workLPN/Medical Assistant – Cardiology Clinic
Job Summary
Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.
This position will assist physicians by performing direct and indirect patient care as delegated by the physician and within their scope of practice.
Other responsibilities include:
- Provide direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process in providing patient care
- Perform secretarial duties such as, answering phones, placing calls, order entry, logging patient information, obtaining old records, and entering charges.
- Assist with cleaning patient treatment areas
- Restock and order supplies for patient treatment areas, kitchenettes, nursing station, and supply carts
- Observe and report changes in the patient’s physical and emotional condition
- Transport patients to appropriate areas
- Keep patient treatment areas, kitchenette, storage areas, and nursing station in order
- Perform medication administration and technical skills within the scope of practice of an MA
- Provide education and reviews discharge instructions for the patient and family
- Other duties may be assigned
Benefits
We value our employees’ contributions and show our gratitude by proudly offering competitive compensation and benefits package. At Prairie Lakes, we understand that working in the healthcare industry can be tasking on your mental health. To better support our employees, PLHS recently included mental health programs into our benefits package, as well as employee recognition programs. Benefits are available to qualifying employees working part-time or full-time.
A variety of the benefits for those qualifying can include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Loan Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Community Discounts Including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Qualifications
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
South Dakota LPN license/ One-year certification in medical assisting preferred. CMA certification preferred.
CPR required.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
