Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
Company: Avera Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Medical Group Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day
Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this
position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon
experience. $22.00 - $31.00 Position Highlights Medical
Assistant-$19.50-27.50 LPN-$22.00-31.00 Student Loan Repayment:
Position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment
Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each
month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help
pay down your principal balance faster. Medical Assistant 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. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National
Healthcareer Association (NHA or Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) with one
year of experience Upon Hire or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) -
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire or
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists
(AMT) Upon Hire You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary
team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward
for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview
Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the
direction of the provider. What you will do 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, and taking vitals. 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, an individual must be
able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily
including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear,
understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These
requirements and those listed above are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential
job functions. 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. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice
Upon Hire 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 work flow 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 You Need & Then Some 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. Free
health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera
High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution
for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and
mentorship 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
1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .
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