LPN or Medical Assistant | Orthopedic Surgery Clinic
- Sign-on bonus up to $25,000
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $20.45–$28.73 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in South Dakota post a median of $27 an hour, the middle half $25.63–$30.31, across 99 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in South Dakota earn a median of $25.36 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
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Primary Location
Rapid City, SD USA
Department
MHOSH-Clinic Orthopedic Surgery
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Starting Pay Rate Range $20.45 - $28.73
Medical Assistant $20.45-$23.51, Licensed Practical Nurse - SD $25.00-$28.73
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
Job Summary
UP TO $5,000 SIGN ON FOR QUALIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT CANDIDATES
UP TO $25,000 SIGN ON FOR QUALIFIED LPN CANDIDATES
It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Medical Assistant at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and - most importantly - a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.
As an LPN or Medical Assistant, you will work collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory clinic setting. You will actively participate as a member of the health care team and perform assigned tasks in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health to meet the needs of each patient.
Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
- Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting and within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
- Accurately administers and documents unit dose medications/ immunizations in accordance with clinic policy following successful training/competency.
- Performs EKG's and laboratory testing per CLIA license of the clinic following successful training/competency.
- Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities. May function as provider scribe following successful training.
- Completes all assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance/ordering as directed.
- Assists with scheduling follow up care/appointments as ordered/directed.
- Distributes pre-printed/pre-approved patient education materials. Directs all patient questions to provider or RN.
- Functions within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Required :
Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies; Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training facility
Certification - Medical Assistant-Certified (MA) by one of the listed certifying bodies; Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Any Medial Assistant hired between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2024 may be granted 6 months to obtain national certification.
Any Medical Assistant hired after July 1, 2024 must hold one of the following national certifications upon hire:
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
- American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
Preferred :
Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
Experience - 1+ years of Clinical Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience
Physical Requirements
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
Job Category
Nursing
Job Family
Ambulatory Nursing, Nursing Support
Shift
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
Employee Type
Regular
70 Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital
Make a difference . Every day.
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 Oct 29, 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, opens in a new tab) outpatient locations and more than 6,300 (source: Monument Health, About Us, opens in a new tab) physicians and caregivers. Source: Monument Health, About Us
Based in Rapid City, SDHires in South Dakota, WyomingPay on its listings: 90.5% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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