Cardiology Medical Assistant / LPN — 4-Day Week, No On-Call

Black Hills Heart & Vascular Institute; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with employer matching

Predictable schedule

Physician-owned practice

Job summary

Black Hills Heart & Vascular Institute in Rapid City, SD seeks a motivated Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to join a physician-owned cardiovascular practice. This role offers a 4-day work week with no on-call or night shifts, and a supportive, team-oriented environment with a predictable schedule.

The position requires 1–2 years of clinical experience (cardiology preferred) and current MA certification (CMA/RMA) or LPN licensure in SD.

Qualifications

• Current MA certification (CMA or RMA) or LPN licensure in South Dakota.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience, preferably in cardiology or specialty clinic.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Friendly, patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints.
• Perform and record electrocardiograms (ECGs).
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and clinical equipment.
• Triage patient phone calls and relay messages to the clinical team.
• Contact patients by phone to deliver test results and follow-up instructions.
• Assist with scheduling procedures, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
• Document patient interactions in the EMR.
• Educate patients on cardiovascular conditions, medications, and follow-up care.
• Assist with prior authorizations and referral coordination as needed.
• Support all aspects of patient care in a small, collaborative practice setting.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG administration

EMR proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

CMA/RMA certification

LPN licensure in SD

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Black Hills Heart & Vascular Institute in Rapid City, SD seeks a motivated Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to join a physician-owned cardiovascular practice. This role offers a 4-day work week with no on-call or night shifts, and a supportive, team-oriented environment with a predictable schedule.

The position requires 1–2 years of clinical experience (cardiology preferred) and current MA certification (CMA/RMA) or LPN licensure in SD.