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Medical Assistant - LPN - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Sanford Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$19–$29.50/hr

About $40k–$61k/yr

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Sanford Health workplace
LPN

Posted Aug 29, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 30, 2026

What this means for you

Sanford Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $40k–$61k a year. Eight-hour shifts keep the days human-sized — rarer than it should be, and worth noticing.

What the listing says

Shift
Varied · 8-hour

About this role

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Careers With Purpose With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2 million outpatient and clinic visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. Facility: Van Demark Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1210 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $19.00 - $29.50 Pay Info: $$ Sign on BONUS available for eligible applicants $$ Department Details In this role, you support the physician and clinical team by helping with patient flow, rooming patients, preparing patients for visits, and assisting with basic clinical tasks. You play a key role in keeping the clinic running smoothly and ensuring patients have a good experience from check-in to check-out. You’ll work closely with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, athletic trainers, surgery schedulers, radiology, and patient access. Clinic hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. Job Summary Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of your patients in your community? We’re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they are comforted and feel like they are being heard. Our ambulatory LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider or Physician and have the autonomy of being the primary nurse for a provider within their scope of practice. Responsibilities * Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients * Documents a thorough medical history from patient * Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered * Provides technical support to healthcare professionals * Counseling patients and family, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans Qualifications Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse. If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0273214 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

Skills for this role

Patient FlowRooming PatientsPre Examination Patient PreparationTaking Medical HistoryPatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationIV therapyPatient Counseling

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • LPN
  • BLS

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance

About the employer

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Sanford Health
Hospital

Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with 55,000 employees serving over 2 million patients and nearly 415,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North…

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Sanford Health workplace

What reviewers appreciate

  • Largest rural health system in the U.S. with extensive resources and 55,000 employees across multiple states
  • Diverse nursing specialty opportunities including behavioral health, neuro med/surg, and infusion services
  • Accredited Stroke Center and Level I Trauma Center designations referenced in job postings

What reviewers flag

  • Only 50% of employees report being motivated by the organization's mission, vision, and values per Comparably data (349 participants)
  • Large multi-state system with 55,000 employees may involve organizational complexity and bureaucratic processes
rural healthcommunity-focusedmission-driveninnovativecollaborativecompassionate

Living in Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Falls blends Midwestern friendliness with urban energy. South Dakota's largest city offers a growing healthcare sector, clean parks along the Big Sioux River, and a vibrant downtown. Nurses enjoy no state income tax, short commutes, and genuine community in this steadily expanding metro.

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Metro price level · Sioux Falls area
9% below the national average
BEA index 90.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,035/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$75,970/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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