Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic - Family Medicine

Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic - Family Medicine. Location: Sheboygan, WI - 1813 Ashland Ave. Department: 01120 AMG South Side - Family Medicine. Status: Full time. Hours per week: 36. Schedule details: 8-9-hour shifts during standard business hours (Mon-Fri 6:45am-5:30pm); scheduled hours would be between 0730-1700 based on clinic needs; one scheduled day off per week; position requires assisting with lab draws for a portion of the shift.

Responsibilities

Assist with lab draws for a portion of the shift; Prepares and rooms patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information; Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures; Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines; Assists 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 approved standing orders/protocols; Follows through with procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, appointments and referrals; Communicates with Physician/APC and health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow; May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks such as suture/staple removal, laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills under clinical supervision; Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care

Requirements

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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) obtained within 45 days unless department leader determines it is not required; Medical Assistant: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 45 days unless department leader determines 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; 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; Physical requirements include sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders; Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance; Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

Nice to have

Medication administration; Phlebotomy experience

Benefits

Sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates after first 90 days of employment; 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