Respiratory Therapy Aide: Patient Care & Scheduling

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a PRN Therapy Aide to support inpatient services. The role focuses on performing inpatient EKGs, assisting therapy staff, scheduling, and ensuring accurate charting and patient data entry in the EMR.

You will greet patients, answer calls, process insurance forms, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while upholding Avera's CARE values and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent completed.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification within 1 year.
• 1–3 years healthcare, nurse aide or customer service preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs inpatient EKGs and assists therapy staff as needed.
• Completes documents, reports and audits as required.
• Schedules appointments according to referrals and therapist availability.
• Enters patient information into EMR and verifies insurance details.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED

Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a PRN Therapy Aide to support inpatient services. The role focuses on performing inpatient EKGs, assisting therapy staff, scheduling, and ensuring accurate charting and patient data entry in the EMR.

You will greet patients, answer calls, process insurance forms, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while upholding Avera's CARE values and confidentiality.