Administrative Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $23–$25 an hour. Open medical administrative assistant jobs in South Dakota post a median of $23 an hour, the middle half $21.94–$23.63, across 4 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical administrative assistants employed in South Dakota earn a median of $22.03 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Medical administrative assistants in South Dakota: pay by town and employer
About the job
Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for an Administrative Assistant to join our friendly, caring and supportive team!
Avantara Watertown is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in an Administrative Assistant by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including:
- Competitive wages.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Internal growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 401K with employer match.
- Employee concierge program.
- And more!
As an Administrative Assistant, you will take charge of billing, accounts receivable and human resource functions. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Avantara Watertown by balancing resident accounts, creating and collecting resident billing statements, assist residents complete medical assistance applications, and distributing resident cash allowances. Position also includes day-to-day operations for employees, such as processing payroll, assisting with employee benefits program, employee onboarding and general administrative support to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Our staff and residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.
To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:
As a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in an Accounting role. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related filed and prior Business Office Manager experience are preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!
If you are an individual who gets satisfaction from knowing they made a difference, stop in or visit https://avantarawatertown.com/ to learn more and get your career started
Avantara Watertown is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Avantara Watertown never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.
From Avantara Watertown's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Avantara Watertown
Avantara Watertown is a 51 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Avantara Watertown, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Watertown, SD, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Avantara Watertown
Based in Watertown, SDHires in South DakotaPay on its listings: 75% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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