Medical Assistant/LPN - Family Medicine Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health • Waukesha, WI

299d • $21 - $32 • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/LPN position at the Family Medicine Clinic involves preparing and rooming patients for exams, obtaining vital signs, and gathering pertinent health information. The role includes performing laboratory procedures, assisting physicians with various medical procedures, administering medications, and ensuring smooth clinic flow through effective communication with the healthcare team. The position requires knowledge of age-specific care and the ability to perform both routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.

Requirements

• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems.
• Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information.
• Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope.
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assists the Physician/Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications under Physician/APC orders or medical group approved standing orders/protocols.
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times, and referrals to other facilities or services.
• Communicates with Physician/APC and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow.
• May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

• 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 range.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED