Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN, Medical Assistant (MA) | Cardiology Clinic

Location:

Avera Medical Group Cardiovascular Specialists Aberdeen

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$20.00 - $41.25 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

Pay Ranges / Sign On Bonus

• RN: $27.25 - $40.74 | May be eligible for $10,000 Sign On Bonus
• LPN: $22.00 - $31.00 | May be eligible for a $5,000 Sign On Bonus
• MA: $19.50 - $27.50 | May be eligible for a $5,000 Sign On Bonus

LPN Job Summary

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care.

LPN Licensure

An active license in the state of practice.

Medical Assistant Job Summary

Performs selected medical assistant and clerical duties that assist in care for clinic patients following established standards, practices, and competency. Works collaboratively with other clinic staff to solve practice‑related problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer’s status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience (Medical Assistant)

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience (Medical Assistant)

Associate’s Graduate of Medical Assistant program or diploma.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience (RN)

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing. An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.
• Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
• Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination. Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment. Documents obtained information in patient chart. Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests.
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.
• Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
• Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.

Requirements include: visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part‑time and full‑time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to