Pulmonology Medical Assistant

Advocate Health•Oshkosh, WI

1d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Pulmonology Medical Assistant provides patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, following applicable policies, procedures, training, and competency standards for the specialty. The role supports pulmonary medicine services in Oshkosh, with possible travel to North Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 36 hours per week. The Medical Assistant performs patient rooming and visit tasks, assists with or performs ordered procedures, supports laboratory and diagnostic testing, administers medications and vaccines, and carries out other clinic duties as assigned. The role requires communication and teamwork, maintenance of a clean and appropriately stocked work environment, and care tailored to patients’ age-specific needs across the lifespan. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and, for the IL/WI divisions, completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program or two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years. No prior experience is otherwise required. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association must be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For the IL/WI divisions, completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last five years.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader has determined it is not required.
Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrating competency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, and using email; exposure to electronic medical records systems.
Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance; patient handling equipment and another team member are expected for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist, when available.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to work with frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and blood and body fluids, and to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

Follow the Medical Assistant scope of practice, policies, and procedures, and maintain specialty-specific training and competency while providing patient care.
Perform rooming and visit tasks, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
Assist providers with or perform procedures as ordered.
Perform laboratory duties, including venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling and packing, preparing laboratory orders and requisitions, tracking results, and conducting point-of-care and other approved testing in accordance with applicable orders and CLIA standards.
Administer medications and vaccines safely according to the rights of medication administration.
Perform other assigned duties, such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, supply and medication ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
Cross-train to perform duties relevant to the specialty or clinic within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
Communicate effectively and promptly, work collaboratively, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Maintain a clean work environment; clean instruments and equipment appropriately; and ensure equipment and supplies are in working order and clinic areas are stocked.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and use protective clothing and equipment as needed.