Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Sioux Falls, SD

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Iowa City, IA

Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position is $20-$25 per hour (MA) or $24-$28 per hour (LPN), depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Shift times: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday shifts 8:45am - 5:15pm. Wednesday shift 10:45am-7:15pm.
Location: 6511 W. 41st Street, Sioux Falls, S.D. 57106
Job type: Hourly/Non-exempt
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org.

Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision of the Health Center Manager, the Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse performs routine clinic duties associated with a reproductive health program within the scope of their MA training/LPN licensure. Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses are responsible for providing the highest level of customer service and patient care as well as supporting the operations of the health center. Some of the responsibilities include conducting patient history review, performing & processing labs, providing contraceptive supplies, and unbiased education. They will also help with inventory and assist our Clinicians when needed. Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses are advocates in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all.” They may perform other related duties to support health center operations as assigned.

 

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• Free, virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan:
  • NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations). Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
  • HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network.
• Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote.
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant (MA):
• Completion of a Medical Assisting diploma program, or Associate degree in Medical Assisting, or current EMT/Paramedic licensure, or 6+ months experience as a Health Center Associate II at PPNCS
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers
• High School diploma or equivalent

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
• Active LPN license in South Dakota
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Interview and screen patients, conduct patient history review, document in electronic medical record, prepare patients for examinations/procedures.  Assess, address or triage patient complaints. Monitor patient vital signs.
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