Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant | Avera Mitchell Clinic
Company: Avera Health
Location: Plankinton
Posted on: July 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Mitchell Clinic Worker Type: Regular Work Shift:
Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United
States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is
listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $19.50 -
$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. LPN Job Summary: Provides for the delivery of professional
nursing care under the direction of the provider. An active license
in the state of practice required. 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 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. What you will do Assists in
care to patients as directed by provider based on competency.
Provides accurate, completed, legible and timely documentation of
all patient procedures in the medical record. Maintains timely flow
of patients. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
Responsible for assisting with patient and family education to
include procedures, medication use, nutrition, disease processes,
and maintenance of health and wellness, etc., based on competency.
Greets patients and conducts clinical interview collecting history
and vital signs. Labels and processes lab specimens according to
lab procedures. Maintains exam room for necessary supplies and
materials. Performs daily and weekly environmental cleaning and
equipment quality control and maintenance. Cleans and sterilizes
medical equipment according to policy. Follows correct procedures
for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous infectious waste.
Provided back-up help for front desk personnel. This may include
answering telephone, scheduling and cancelling appointments, and
scheduling consult patients. 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:
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer
Association (NHA) Upon Hire or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) -
American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) 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 or National
Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency
Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire Preferred Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Associate's Graduate of
Medical Assistant program or diploma 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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