Workplace Details Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Job Summary Thisfull-timeposition assists primary care physicians by performing direct and indirect patient care as delegated by the physicians and within the scope of practice of the Medical Assistant. Responsibilities include:

• Provides direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process in providing patient care.
• Applies nursing process, critical thinking and judgment to clinical process.
• Performs secretarial duties: answering phones, placing calls, scheduling, order entry, and obtaining old records.
• Prepares patient chart for upcoming visit to ensure all results are available for provider to include utilizing electronic chart history.
• Assists with cleaning of patient treatment areas.
• Restocks and orders supplies for patient treatment areas, kitchenettes, nursing station, and supply carts.
• Triages patient telephone calls for medical providers.
• Reports information to Medical Provider and directs patients as orders are received.
• Transports patients to appropriate areas.
• Keeps patient treatment areas, kitchenette, storage areas, and nursing station in order.
• Performs medication administration and technical skills within the scope of practice of an MA.
• Coordinates and assists with discharge instructions, follow-up care, diagnostic testing, procedures, and medication instructions.
• Performs insurance Prior Authorizations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include:

• Flexible Spending Account
• Roth IRA retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health
• Education Loan Program
• Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center

Qualifications High School diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Medical Assisting degree and CMA certification required.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.