Medical Assistant or LPN Scribe Dermatology

Advocate Aurora Health • Milwaukee, WI

110d • $22 - $35

About The Position

The position is for a Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Dermatology department at Advocate Health. This is a full-time role requiring 36 hours per week, with a schedule that varies based on clinical needs. The role involves preparing and rooming patients for exams, performing laboratory procedures, assisting physicians with procedures, administering medications, and ensuring accurate medical record documentation. The position requires effective communication with patients and healthcare team members to ensure smooth clinic flow.

Requirements

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in medical assisting, medical transcription, emergency medical services, patient service and/or as a health care professional.
• 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.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant for MA.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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/advance practice provider (APP) with procedures and surgeries.
• Administers routine medications under physician/APP orders.
• Provides basic patient instructions on routine tasks or skills.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow.
• Prepares and assembles medical record documentation/chart for physician prior to patient visit.
• Enters the patient room with the physician/clinician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation.
• Prepares orders including follow-up testing, lab orders, medication orders, consults and/or referrals.
• Completes medical records for each encounter ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• 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.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED