Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN - Family Medicine Clinic

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

95d • $21 - $32

About The Position

The position is for a Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Advocate Health, specifically within the Family Medicine department. The role is full-time, requiring 40 hours of work per week, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and no weekend or holiday shifts. The pay range for the position varies based on qualifications and experience, with MAs earning between $21.45 and $32.20, and LPNs earning between $23.65 and $35.50. The job involves adhering to the Medical Assistant scope of practice, performing various patient care tasks, assisting providers, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The role also requires effective communication and teamwork.

Requirements

• LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state.
• MA: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
• LPN: 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.
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding and navigation within a windows operating system.
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows all policies and procedures.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab-related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection, and results tracking.
• Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, and appointment scheduling.
• Cross-trained to perform duties relevant to specialty or clinic practice.
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication and teamwork.
• Maintains a clean work environment and ensures equipment and supplies are in working order.

Benefits

• 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.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees