Medical Assistant; MA or LPN - Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic

Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN - Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic

Join Aurora Health Care as a Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic. This role supports patient care, clinical procedures, and clinic operations.

$21.45/hr - $32.20/hr for MA; $23.65/hr - $35.50/hr for LPN.

• Prepare and room patients for examination by collecting vital signs, updating health information, and documenting details; monitor and complete clinical integration and quality improvement measures.
• Perform laboratory procedures (e.g., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection) following aseptic technique and infection control guidelines.
• Assist the Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administer routine medications under Physician/APC orders or approved standing orders, including immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins, and topical agents.
• Coordinate procedure or test requests, pre‑approved care algorithms, new appointment times, and referrals; refer questions to RNs or physicians per scope of practice.
• Communicate with Physician/APC and team members to ensure smooth clinic flow and provide accurate timely information to patients.
• Perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks such as removal of sutures and staples, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, and prescription refills under supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to patient age, assessing data, and interpreting information to meet age‑specific needs as per department policies.

• LPN
  :
  Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state;
  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA) required within 45 days unless otherwise determined.
• MA
  :
  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA) required within 45 days unless otherwise determined.

• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
• LPN
  :
  Advanced training beyond high school, completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
• MA
  :
  Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or 2 years of verifiable full‑time experience as an MA within the last 5 years.

• Experienced MA/LPN candidate preferred.

• Perform routine and complex technical skills within MA scope after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with patients, team members, and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills: keyboarding, navigation within Windows OS, electronic mail, and exposure to electronic medical record systems.
• Customer‑service skills supporting 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; patient lifts over 35 pounds require patient‑handling equipment and a second team member when available.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with fine‑hand manipulation skills.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body‑fluid hazards; protective clothing and equipment required.
• Operate 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. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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