Medical Assistant or LPN - Family Medicine
Company: Advocate Health
Location: West Bend
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
We want our teammates and their families to Live Well.Actual
compensation offered in the Pay Range of $21.05 - $31.55 for an MA
or $23.20 - $34.80 for an LPN and will be based on factors such as
qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and
internal equity. To accompany base pay we offer a comprehensive
benefits package including:
- 401(k) company contributions: 3% of your eligible annual salary
AND 401(k) employer match: dollar for dollar up to 3%
- Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary
rangeYou will be helping our patients live well by:
- Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital
signs andgathering/documenting/updating pertinent health
information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies,and/or medications).
Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality
Improvementmeasures with notification to clinician for
opportunities within their scope.
- Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound
culture, specimen collection, etc.)using principles of aseptic
technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
- Assists the Physician/ Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) with
procedures such as pelvicexams, allergy scratch testing, EMG,
cautery, colposcopy, etc.
- Administers routine medications, under Physician/ APC orders or
medical group approvedstanding orders/protocols, which may include
but are not limited to immunizations,antibiotics, vitamins, and
topical agents.
- Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests,
pre-approved care algorithms,new appointment times and referrals to
other facilities or services. Refers questions toRegistered Nurses
and Physician/APC per scope of practice guidelines and
relaysinformation back to patient as directed.
- Communicates with Physician/APC and other members of the health
care team to ensuresmooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary.
Effectively communicates accurate and timelyinformation with the
patient.
- May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills
based on the specialty andappropriate competencies such as but not
limited to removal of sutures and staples,laboratory procedures
(throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous
heelstick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application,
prescription refills using approvedprotocols, etc., under clinical
supervision.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate tothe age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth anddevelopment
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of thepatient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed
asdescribed in the department's policies and procedures.
Age-specific information isdeveloped further in the departmental
job standards.Licenses & CertificationsLPN: Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN)
- Active License issued by the state in which the team member
practices, and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification
issued by the American HeartAssociation (AHA) needs to be obtained
within 45 days unless department leader hasdetermined it is not
required.Medical Assistant:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification
issued by the American HeartAssociation (AHA) needs to be obtained
within 45 days unless department leader hasdetermined it is not
required.Education and/or Degrees Required: LPN: Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN)
- Advanced training beyond High School that includes the
completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical
NursingMedical Assistant:
- GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical
Assistant, or 2 years ofverifiable full-time experience as a
Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.Grow your career (and
your bank account) when you're hired as an MA/LPN.
- This position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus! You
will receive a $1,250/$2,500 bonus on a paycheck following your
first 90 days of employment (Qualified External Candidates
Only).Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within
the Medical Assistant scope ofpractice after demonstrated
competency.
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to
develop rapport and maintainpositive, professional relationships
with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.
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- Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation
within a windows operatingsystem, and use of electronic mail with
exposure to electronic medical records systems.
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- Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive
patient experience.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel,
climb, and reach above shouldersthroughout the workday.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts
over 35 pounds, or when patientis unable to assist with lift,
patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at leastone
other team member, when available.
- Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on
a case- by -case basis.
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with
ability to use fine-handmanipulation skills.
- Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis:
mechanical, electrical,chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be
required to wear protective clothing and equipmentas needed.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.
Keywords: Advocate Health, Wauwatosa , Medical Assistant or LPN - Family Medicine, Healthcare , West Bend, Wisconsin
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