Clinical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics; Mobridge (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support patient care in the Specialty Clinic. You will help with rooming, vital signs, documentation, and clinical procedures under supervision, while ensuring a compassionate, confidential patient experience.

The role also involves coordinating with providers, handling administrative duties, and assisting with immunizations, testing, and referrals within a team-driven outpatient clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established procedures.
• Ability to complete required training and competency validation for assigned clinical duties.
• Preferred experience in healthcare, clinic, or medical office setting.
• Experience with electronic medical records, vital signs, or direct patient care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, professional care while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Prepare and stock examination and treatment rooms.
• Room patients and obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, allergies, medication information, and other clinical data.
• Collect and document patient histories within assigned responsibilities.
• Assist providers and nursing staff with examinations, procedures, treatments, and diagnostic services.
• Perform approved point-of-care testing and assist with specimen collection after required training and competency validation.
• Assist with immunizations, injections, patient positioning, and other clinical activities as directed.
• Observe patients for changes in condition and promptly report concerns to licensed staff.
• Reinforce patient education and assist with referrals, testing, and follow-up appointments as directed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate patient information, messages, and concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.
• Handle patient calls and messages professionally within assigned responsibilities.
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment, supplies, and patient care areas.
• Monitor inventory and report supply needs.
• Support visiting providers, specialty services, and telehealth visits as applicable.
• Coordinate with clinic staff and other hospital departments to support patient care.
• Complete assigned clerical, scheduling, and administrative duties.
• Follow MRHC policies, HIPAA requirements, and infection prevention practices.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow established safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, flexibility, professionalism, and teamwork.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support patient care in the Specialty Clinic. You will help with rooming, vital signs, documentation, and clinical procedures under supervision, while ensuring a compassionate, confidential patient experience.

The role also involves coordinating with providers, handling administrative duties, and assisting with immunizations, testing, and referrals within a team-driven outpatient clinic setting.