Administrative Assistant | ICU
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This posting states $18–$22.50 an hour. Open medical administrative assistant jobs in South Dakota post a median of $22.06 an hour, the middle half $20.53–$23.63, across 4 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical administrative assistants employed in South Dakota earn a median of $22.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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Primary Location
Rapid City, SD USA
Department
RCH Intensive Care-Nursing
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Starting Pay Rate Range
$18.00 - $22.50
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
Job Summary
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, ordering supplies, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Promotes department goals and objectives in accordance with established policies.
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
*Supportive work culture
*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
*Opportunities for growth and advancement
*Tuition assistance/reimbursement
*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
*Flexible scheduling
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Acts as the department receptionist and processes and completes various tasks/requests including document preparation, typing, proofreading, and filing.
- Coordinates all activities involved in the preparation of department correspondence to facilitate ongoing communication and efficient departmental operations.
- Opens, sorts, reviews, prioritizes and forwards all incoming mail, and telephone calls, including faxes and emails, processing response(s) when appropriate.
- Maintains office supply inventories and other specific materials needed.
- Assists with planning, scheduling, and coordinating of meetings and trainings.
- Assists in overall care of the patient by performing clerical and other functions under the direction and supervision of supervisor.
- Compiles monthly or quarterly reports according to predetermined parameters.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Required:
Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Preferred:
Experience - 1+ years of Clerical Experience
Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical Requirements: Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects.
Job Category
Administration
Job Family
Administrative Assistance
Shift
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
Employee Type
Regular
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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
From Monument Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Monument Health
Monument Health is an integrated health system in western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming with five hospitals, more than 60 (source: Monument Health, About Us) outpatient locations and more than 6,300 (source: Monument Health, About Us) physicians and caregivers. Source: Monument Health, About Us
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