Medical Assistant or LPN - Specialty Float Pool

divh2Medical Assistant Or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/h2pMedical specialties float pool MA or LPN. No holidays or weekends at this time. Hours are typically 8:00 AM-4:30PM, depending on department needs./ppLocations are:/pulli36500 Aurora Dr, Oconomowoc, WI 53066/liliW231N1440 Corporate Ct, Waukesha, WI 53186/lili600 Walnut Ridge Dr, Hartland, WI 53029/lili1005 Spring City Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186/lili120 Chapman Farms Blvd, Mukwonago, WI 53149/li/ulpPay Range $21.85 - $32.80/ph3Major Responsibilities:/h3ulliPrepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, medications)./liliPerforms laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines./liliAssists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc./liliAdministers medications, under physician/provider orders, including: immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin. With limitations, initiates, maintains and discontinues IV therapy; administering selected fluids with pre-mixed medications./liliProvides basic patient education on the performance of tasks, skills, treatment and self-care. Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, prescription refills, 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./liliCommunicates with physicians and other members of the health care team. Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions./liliPerforms advanced clinical tasks or skills such as removal of sutures and staples, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen, phlebotomy - butterfly, venous access, heel stick), EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, complex wound care, etc., with demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision./liliOrganizes and prepares exam rooms, lab and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique./liliCompletes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment./liliParticipates in patient centered initiatives, care management, performance and quality improvement activities./liliMust 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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards./li/ulh3Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:/h3ulliLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and/liliBasic 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./li/ulh3Education Required:/h3ulliCompletion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing./li/ulh3Experience Required:/h3ulliNo experience required./li/ulh3Knowledge, Skills Abilities Required:/h3ulliExcellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians./liliExcellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills./liliProficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems./li/ulh3Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:/h3ulliMust sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday./liliMust be able to:/lililift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist./lililift up to 20 lbs over the head./lilicarry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance./liliMust be able to:/lilipush/pull with 30 lbs of force./liliperform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present./liliWill be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed./liliMust have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills./liliOperates all equipment essential to perform the job./li/ulpThis 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./ppOur Commitment to You:/ppAdvocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work, including:/pulliCompensation/liliBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training/liliPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammates job/liliIncentive pay for select positions/liliOpportunity for annual increases based on performance/liliBenefits and more/liliPaid Time Off programs/liliHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability/liliFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses/liliFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave/liliDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs/liliEducational Assistance Program/li/ulpAbout Advocate Health/ppAdvocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits./p/div