Medical Assistant or LPN - Pain Management

American Addiction Centers • Oshkosh, WI

129d • $23 - $35

About The Position

The position is for a full-time Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Physiatry 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 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. The working hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with Fridays off.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Active 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.
• 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, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Nice To Haves

• 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 and navigation within a windows operating system.

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.
• 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 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

• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees