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Horizon Health

RN LPN or Certified Medical Assistant-Behavioral Health

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$35,064 / year median in South Dakota

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Benefits:
Student Loan Repayment Employee Assistance Program
AFLAC 10.5
Paid Holidays Sick Time Vacation Time Disability and Life Insurance Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Service Discounts 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Horizon Health in any Horizon Health Location is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to provide nursing care to patients in an outpatient clinic setting. This position will assist in the Behavioral Health department. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Horizon Health offers a collaborative, team-oriented work environment focused on meeting the needs of individual patients while supporting and contributing to the health and wellness of our communities. Must have a valid SD Nursing License. Medical Assistants must be certified through an accredited program.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate care for patients through entire patient visit including rooming patients and doing vitals, collecting adequate history and updating medications, updating all patient clinical information in EHR, preparing the patient for the provider visit, scheduling follow-up care as needed, and cleaning/stocking the room. Provide patient education including but not limited to patient overall health management, initiation of referral management for the patient care, care coordination for preventative and specialty visits and development of care plans including self-management plans and goal initiation. Initiate and perform nursing skills (as per scope of license) including injections as ordered by provider, vaccinations, labs, x-rays and other tests. On the Job training for labs and x-rays.
Our Culture:
Horizon Health's culture is built on the Non-Negotiable attributes of Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Professionalism, and being Rurally Focused — ensuring every team member upholds these attributes daily. The organization values all contributions equally, supports individual growth, and aims to be your \"forever employer\" that enhances both employee satisfaction and community health outcomes.