Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - Women's Health Job at Advocate Health Care (Green Bay)

Job Description

Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Women's Health department at Aurora BayCare Medical Center. The role involves providing patient care in an OB/GYN: Maternal and Fetal Medicine clinic, performing clinical and administrative tasks, and working a full-time schedule.

Job Responsibility

Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care
Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.)
Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered
Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking
Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order
Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards
Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration
Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals
Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant
Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation
Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately
Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked
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

Requirements

Medical Assistant (MA): High School Diploma or GED required
Medical Assistant (MA): 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
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing
Medical Assistant (MA): 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
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Active License issued by the state in which the team member practices
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): 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
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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