MA/LPN Medical Group

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Burlington, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The MA/LPN supports patient care in a family practice and multi-specialty clinic. The role performs Medical Assistant duties within the applicable scope of practice, follows policies and procedures, and maintains required training and competency. The position requires age-appropriate care and the ability to assess and respond to patients’ needs across the life span. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with hours subject to clinic needs. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week. The listed pay range is $21.85–$36.15 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, structured clinical military training documented per DD214, or EMT training, depending on the division; in some divisions, two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years may be accepted instead of program completion.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required in some divisions; in others, BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the AHA must be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment where required.
Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and maintain positive professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, and using email; exposure to electronic medical records systems.
Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
Ability to perform the physical activities required throughout the workday, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and reaching above the shoulders.
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance; use patient-handling equipment and another team member for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when a patient cannot assist, when available.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to work around frequent mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards and wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification may be required within one year in select areas.

Responsibilities

Perform patient rooming and visit tasks, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
Assist providers with procedures or perform procedures as ordered.
Perform laboratory duties, including venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling and packing, preparation of lab orders and requisitions, and tracking results.
Perform point-of-care testing according to standing or provider orders.
Complete CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA standards.
Administer medications and vaccines safely according to the rights of medication administration.
Perform additional clinic duties such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, medication and supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
Cross-train and perform duties relevant to the specialty or clinic within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
Communicate effectively and promptly, collaborate with the team, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Maintain a clean work environment and appropriately clean instruments and equipment.
Ensure equipment and supplies are in working order and work areas are properly stocked.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development and following departmental policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.