Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN Family Medicine

Monday 6:30am-5:15pm

Tuesday off

Wednesday 6:30am-5:15pm

Thursday 6:30am-5:15pm

Friday 6:30-3:30pm

no weekends or Holidays

Pay Range

Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range of $21.45- $32.20 for an MA or $23.65 - $35.50 for an LPN and will be based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assistwith the provision of patient centered care in an outpatient clinic. Performs various clinical support tasks under clinical supervision within the organizations established scope of practice guidelines to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Prepareand rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint allergies and/or medications).
• Performlaboratory procedures (i.e. strep test wound culture specimen collection etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assistthe physician/advance practice provider (APP) with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams allergy scratch testing EMG cautery colposcopy etc.
• Administerroutine medications under physician/APP orders which may include but are not limited to immunizations antibiotics vitamins and topical agents.
• Providebasic patient instructions on the performance of routine tasks or skills. 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 physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Communicatewith physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and makes adjustments 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 advanced skills and competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples straight catheterization audiograms laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture drug screen) phlebotomy - butterfly venous heel stick EKG spirometry Holter monitor application etc. under clinical supervision.

Licensure or Certifications

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.

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.

Degrees

GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.

LPN: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing

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.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication skills; both written and verbal. Good interpersonal and customer service skills. Basic keyboarding and typing skills. This position may need to recognize needs and behaviors of age groups of patients treated; in this case prior experience with such age groups is required
• CPR certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire. Certification/Registration required. Non-certified MAs must obtain certification or registration within one year of hire with AMG approved certifying bodies.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to successfully complete clinic-based training for all associates. Ability to work with all levels of personnel. Ability to work under stressful situations. Frequent periods of extended standing and sitting. Possible lifting and assisting of patients.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds or when patient is unable to assist with the lift patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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