Orthopedics Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures

Advocate Health; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations across patient rooms, labs, and immunizations. You will assist providers with procedures, perform rooming tasks, and manage routine workflows while maintaining patient safety and care standards.

The role requires maintaining competency, adhering to MA scope, and collaborating with a diverse clinical team to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• Current BLS certification required; will need to obtain within 45 days where applicable.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and maintains competency.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks: vitals, history, medication reconciliation, screenings.
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab duties including venipuncture, specimen handling, and POCT per standing orders.
• Administers medications and vaccines following medication rights.
• Handles tasks like refills, authorizations, scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross-trained to duties across clinic specialties within MA scope.
• Demonstrates effective communication and teamwork; escalates appropriately.
• Maintains clean workspace and equipment; ensures stock in good order.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific patient care needs.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

EMR basics

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or 2 years experience

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations across patient rooms, labs, and immunizations. You will assist providers with procedures, perform rooming tasks, and manage routine workflows while maintaining patient safety and care standards.

The role requires maintaining competency, adhering to MA scope, and collaborating with a diverse clinical team to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.