Medical Assistant or LPN - Endocrinology

aah; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Military/Veteran friendly

Job summary

aah in Oshkosh, WI seeks an MA/LPN to join the Endocrinology team. The role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and assisting clinicians with procedures. Travel to nearby North Fond du Lac may be required; five days a week, Monday through Friday.

Candidate must hold LPN or Medical Assistant credentials and be eligible for required certifications. A sign-on bonus is available for external hires after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Performs routine nursing tasks in clinic settings.
• Obtains vital signs and documents health information.
• Assists physicians/APCs with procedures.
• Administers routine medications per orders.
• Maintains patient flow and communicates with the team.
• Proficient computer skills including Windows navigation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams and records health data.
• Performs lab procedures using aseptic technique.
• Assists with procedures such as pelvic exams and scratch testing.
• Administers medications per orders and protocols.
• Refers questions to RNs/physicians and relays information.
• Ensures smooth clinic flow and timely communication.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

Medical charting

Communication

Team coordination

Windows OS

Education

LPN license

Medical Assistant certification/diploma

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Department:

02110 AMG Westhaven - Endocrinology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

34

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Primarily working in the Oshkosh location with occasional travel to North Fond du Lac. 5 days per week, Monday-Friday

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $36.15

Actual compensation:

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:

Benefits:

• 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

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications). Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope.
• Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of 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 but are not limited to 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 but not limited to removal of sutures and staples, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licenses & Certifications:

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Active 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.

Medical Assistant:
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.

Education and/or Degrees Required:

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

Medical Assistant:
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.

Grow your career (and your bank account) when you're hired as an MA/LPN .

This position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus to be paid out on your 1st or 2nd paycheck following your first 90 days of employment (Qualified External Candidates Only).

Military/Veteran Friendly

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• 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 and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating