Full-Time LPN or Certified Medical Assistant Family Medicine

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a career in healthcare but also want a great work and life balance?  Come work at Black Hills Medical Group where there are no nights, no weekends, no holidays!

 

Black Hills Medical Group has  full- time Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse position available in Family Medicine. This is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy variety and caring for individuals across the lifespan! This position is responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. 

Current nursing license or medical assistant certification is required. Previous clinic experience is not required.

Who We Are:
Black Hills Medical Group is a physician clinic providing excellence, choice, and patient-inspired care. We focus on building relationships with our patients, regularly connecting as partners on the journey of health. Our physicians use leading-edge technology to augment their medical skills. 

We thrive on working with smart, caring people. What we do is sometimes hard - but we do it because we serve our families, friends, and neighbors in something meaningful. Work-life balance and career satisfaction are important to us. We offer benefits, competitive wages, and the opportunity to feel great about your job.

We offer an  outstanding benefits package that includes health, dental, 401k, profit sharing, seven paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) accrual, as well as flexibility in the schedule to accommodate important personal and family milestones. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of
• Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.  Dispenses medication as directed.  Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and 
• Ensures appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriate information.  Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
• Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Combination of office and exam settings.  Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching.  Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds. Occasional stress from workload.  Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, writing instruments, PC, fax and medical equipment including stethoscope, EKG machine, ear washing equipment, speculums, scales, blood pressure cuff.

 

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.