Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN - OB-GYN Job at Advocate Aurora Health (Milwaukee)

Job Description

Seeking an 0.9 FTE experienced MA or LPN that will support Dr. Gottwald Ob Gyn at Good Hope and Grafton clinics. Hours will range from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Off on Thursdays. One Saturday morning clinic per month. No holidays. May be assigned to work with other clinic locations or providers in department as needed.

Job Responsibility

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 to other facilities or services
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 removal of sutures and staples, laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, 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

Requirements

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 unless department leader has determined it is not required
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
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
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
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

What we offer

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
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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