Medical Assistant or LPN - Primary Care Clinic

Advocate Health•Menomonee Falls, WI

1d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses must follow relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality, and maintain professionalism and compassion in all interactions. This is a flex position supporting multiple providers within the department and flexing where needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with a half day on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There are no weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts. The role is based in Aurora Family Medicine in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, providing primary and family medicine care, including preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and chronic diseases, and referrals to specialists as needed.

Requirements

GED or high school equivalency diploma.
For the LPN role: a current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state where the team member practices.
For the LPN role: completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
For the Medical Assistant role: completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
For the Medical Assistant role: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified by the nurse leader.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures.
Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
Perform laboratory-related tasks, including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
Work with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality.