Medical Assistant or LPN - Surgical Specialties, Part-time; Burlington, WI

Overview

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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 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

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (e.g., chief complaint, allergies, medications). Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope.
• Performs laboratory procedures (e.g., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection) using 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 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 removal of sutures and staples, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including age-specific growth and development concepts and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, providing care per department policies and procedures.

• LPN:
  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Active license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader has determined it is not required.

• Medical Assistant: BLS certification must be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader has determined it is not required.

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with advanced training beyond high school that includes completion of an accredited/practical nursing program.

Medical Assistant:

• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, 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 with patients, team members and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, Windows navigation, and use of 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. For lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist, use patient handling equipment with at least one other team member when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations assessed case-by-case.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Potential exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical hazards and blood/body fluids; protective equipment may be required.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.