Medical Assistant or LPN - Dermatology Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health • Burlington, WI

112d • $21 - $35

About The Position

The position is for a full-time Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Dermatology department at Advocate Health. The role involves preparing and rooming patients for exams, monitoring clinical integration and quality improvement measures, 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 routine and complex technical skills. The working hours vary between a winter schedule of Monday to Friday and a summer schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, with Thursdays off. Clinic hours are between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm.

Requirements

• For LPN: Active License issued by the state in which the team member practices and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• For Medical Assistant: GED or HS Equivalency Diploma and 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 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.
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• 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.
• Refers questions to Registered Nurses and Physician/APC per scope of practice guidelines.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates.

What This Job Offers

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