Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN Float- Family Practice Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health • West Allis, WI

115d • $21 - $32

About The Position

The position is for a Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Advocate Health in the Family Medicine department. The role involves preparing and rooming patients for exams, performing laboratory procedures, assisting physicians with various procedures, administering medications, and ensuring smooth clinic flow. The position requires effective communication with patients and healthcare team members, as well as the ability to perform both basic and advanced clinical support tasks. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and follow departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Active License issued by the state in which the team member practices for LPN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing for LPN.
• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma and completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant for MA, 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 after demonstrated competency.
• 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

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information.
• 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.
• 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 based on the specialty and appropriate competencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

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 and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree