Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN - Endocrinology Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health-posted 3 months ago

$21 - $35/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Milwaukee, WI

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We are seeking an MA/LPN to join our Endo Clinic. This is a 1.0 FTE with scheduled hours of Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. No Holidays and no weekends. Position will be primarily onsite at our main St. Lukes campus and occasionally cover at offsite clinics to cover call-ins and PTO which includes Mayfair South, Six Points, Rivercenter, Southpointe, Layton Ave, Franklin East, and Edgerton. Mileage reimbursement will be provided. Sign on Bonus for qualified external candidates.

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications).
Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures 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 pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
Administers routine medications, under Physician/ APC orders or medical group approved standing 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 to Registered Nurses and Physician/APC per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
Communicates with Physician/APC and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary.
Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient.
May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
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.
MA: 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.
GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
LPN: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.
MA: 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.
Experienced MA/LPN candidate is preferred.
Manual BP checks and IM injection experience.
POC A1C's and blood sugar checks.

Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

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.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.

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