State of South Dakota
Certified Medical Assistant
State of South Dakota, Redfield, South Dakota, United States, 57469
Certified Medical Assistant
Agency: SD Developmental Center
Location: Redfield, SD
Salary: $23.48–$28.96 per hour, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Job ID: 34502
Closing Date: 1/21/26
This is a full‑time, 40‑hour weekly position at the SD Developmental Center. The Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person‑centered services.
Responsibilities Provide professional‑level medical services, applying Medical Assistant practices and techniques following established healthcare procedures and standards. Operate in a patient care environment with a focus on the healthcare of individuals.
Qualifications Must be Certified or eligible to be Certified as a Medical Assistant. Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Medication Aide in South Dakota. Experience working with adolescents or adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, or an educational background in psychology, sociology, counseling, or a related field, is requested.
Knowledge and Skills
Principles of basic human behavior
Experience supervising people with developmental disabilities
CPR and first aid
Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques
Patient rights
Document completion and review
Clinical procedures
Injection administration
Medication administration
Follow directions and communicate effectively
Prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports
Establish, direct and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff
Benefits
15 days / 120 hours of vacation leave
14 days / 112 hours of sick leave
11 paid holidays
Employee health insurance with $0 premium for employee‑only coverage
Flexible benefits – dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness and more
Paid parental and family medical leave
6% fully matched retirement plan
Reduced tuition for in‑state colleges and universities
Employee wellness program
Continued education and training opportunities
Shift differential is offered for evening and overnight hours. Pay is dependent on years of experience.
Other Information This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation, abuse and neglect screening, and a drug screening. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States with Form I-9, and E‑Verify will be used for verification.
Must apply online at https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=39Y. Emailing resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
Contact: South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources, Telephone: 605.773.3148, Email: careers@state.sd.us. State of South Dakota Human Resources: http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Agency: SD Developmental Center
Location: Redfield, SD
Salary: $23.48–$28.96 per hour, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Job ID: 34502
Closing Date: 1/21/26
This is a full‑time, 40‑hour weekly position at the SD Developmental Center. The Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person‑centered services.
Responsibilities Provide professional‑level medical services, applying Medical Assistant practices and techniques following established healthcare procedures and standards. Operate in a patient care environment with a focus on the healthcare of individuals.
Qualifications Must be Certified or eligible to be Certified as a Medical Assistant. Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Medication Aide in South Dakota. Experience working with adolescents or adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, or an educational background in psychology, sociology, counseling, or a related field, is requested.
Knowledge and Skills
Principles of basic human behavior
Experience supervising people with developmental disabilities
CPR and first aid
Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques
Patient rights
Document completion and review
Clinical procedures
Injection administration
Medication administration
Follow directions and communicate effectively
Prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports
Establish, direct and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff
Benefits
15 days / 120 hours of vacation leave
14 days / 112 hours of sick leave
11 paid holidays
Employee health insurance with $0 premium for employee‑only coverage
Flexible benefits – dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness and more
Paid parental and family medical leave
6% fully matched retirement plan
Reduced tuition for in‑state colleges and universities
Employee wellness program
Continued education and training opportunities
Shift differential is offered for evening and overnight hours. Pay is dependent on years of experience.
Other Information This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation, abuse and neglect screening, and a drug screening. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States with Form I-9, and E‑Verify will be used for verification.
Must apply online at https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=39Y. Emailing resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
Contact: South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources, Telephone: 605.773.3148, Email: careers@state.sd.us. State of South Dakota Human Resources: http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
#J-18808-Ljbffr