Medical Assistant or LPN Urology Clinic
Company: Advocate Health
Location: Grafton
Posted on: May 2, 2024
Job Description:
We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual
compensation offered in the Pay Range of $21.05 - $31.55 for an MA
or $23.20 - $34.80 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
- Sign on Bonus for eligible positionsMajor Responsibilities:
- Assistwith the provision of patient centered care in an
outpatient clinic. Performs various clinical support tasks under
clinical supervision within the organization's 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
CertificationsLPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by
the state in which the team member practices, andBasic 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.DegreesGED or HS Equivalency Diploma.LPN: Advanced
training beyond High School that includes the completion of an
accredited or approved program in Practical NursingMA: 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.Physicial 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.
Keywords: Advocate Health, Chicago , Medical Assistant or LPN Urology Clinic, Healthcare , Grafton, Illinois
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