MEDICAL ASSISTANT OR LPN FLOAT - ORTHOPEDIC
Company: Advocate Health
Location: Oshkosh
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual
compensation offered in the Pay Range of $21.05 - $31.55 for an MA
or $23.20 - $34.80 for an LPN and will be based on factors such as
qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and
internal equity. To accompany base pay we offer a comprehensive
benefits package including:
- 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 You will be helping our patients live well
by:
- Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital
signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health
information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications).
Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement
measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within
their scope.
- Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound
culture, specimen collection, etc.) 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, which may include
but are not limited to immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins, and
topical agents.
- Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests,
pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals
to other facilities or services. Refers questions to Registered
Nurses and Physician/APC per scope of practice guidelines and
relays information back to patient as directed.
- Communicates with Physician/APC and other members of the health
care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary.
Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the
patient.
- May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills
based on the specialty and appropriate competencies such as but not
limited to removal of sutures and staples, laboratory procedures
(throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous
heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application,
prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical
supervision.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licenses & Certifications: LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Active License issued by the state in which the team member
practices, and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification
issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained
within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not
required. Medical Assistant:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification
issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained
within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not
required.
Education and/or Degrees Required: LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN)
- Advanced training beyond High School that includes the
completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical
Nursing Medical Assistant:
- GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
- 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. Grow your career (and
your bank account) when you're hired as an MA/LPN.
- This position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus to be
paid out on your 1st or 2nd paycheck following your first 90 days
of employment (Qualified External Candidates Only).
Military/Veteran Friendly
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within
the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated
competency.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to
develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships
with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.
- Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation
within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with
exposure to electronic medical records systems.
- Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive
patient experience.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel,
climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts
over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift,
patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least
one other team member, when available.
- Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on
a case- by -case basis.
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with
ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
- Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis:
mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be
required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- This job description indicates the general nature and level of
work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be
required to perform other related duties.
Keywords: Advocate Health, Oshkosh , MEDICAL ASSISTANT OR LPN FLOAT - ORTHOPEDIC, Healthcare , Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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