Rapid City Medical Center is hiring a part-time Podiatry Assistant position. This position assists the physician and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, and physician. Perform all clerical and information technology functions for a physician in a clinic setting.

Who We Are:
Rapid City Medical Center is a physician clinic providing excellence, choice, and patient-inspired care. We focus on building relationships with our patients, regularly connecting as partners on the journey of health. Our physicians use leading-edge technology to augment their medical skills. Ninety physicians and advanced practice providers work together with over 400 employees to make physician and test appointments efficient and effective and insurance interactions workable.

We offer a great benefits package listed below and includes seven paid holidays and floating birthday, paid time off (PTO) accrual, as well as flexibility in the schedule to accommodate important personal and family milestones.

Great benefits package offered. (Eligible 1st of the month following 30 days of employment)

• Health (2 plan options)
• HSA and Flex Accounts
• Dental
• Life insurance (employer paid and voluntary), AD&D, short term disability, long term disability
• AFLAC
• 401k with employer contribution (Eligible day 1)

EDUCATION: High school diploma. Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program. Enhance skills through continuing education.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 6 months' work experience in medical service and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIREMENTS: Registration with the SD Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiner. Maintains CPR certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform basic clerical functions, schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments.
• Schedule inpatient/outpatient admissions and procedures.

• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control and comply with quality assurance practices.
• Collect and process specimens, and screen and follow-up patient test results.
• Obtain patient history and vital signs. Maintain medication. Coordinate patient care information with other health care providers.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas. Prepare patients for examinations, procedures and treatments. Assist with discharge of patients.

• Assist with examinations, sterile and non-sterile procedures and treatments.
• Adhere to established triage procedures, recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Prepare instrumentation for daily use and surgical use.
• Maintain podiatric supplies.
• Answer basic insurance and billing questions.
• Log all biopsies, orthotic orders and diabetic shoe orders.
• Assist with tasks required to provide diabetic shoes to qualifying patients. This includes measuring for the shoes, keeping up-to-date on Medicare documentation requirements, and maintaining the required signatures for dispensing of the shoes.
• Assist DPM with documentation in EMR.
• Knowledge of office policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, attendance, HIPAA and personal appearance.
• Knowledge and skill of how to operate office equipment and computers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Recognition of physical exam process and ability to accurately record exam details.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively with focus on patient care and improving patient flow.
• Communicate with all podiatric staff to determine best effective workflow for clinic.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.