Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Internal Medicine jobs in United States
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Aurora Health Care · 9 hours ago

Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Internal Medicine

Aurora Health Care is dedicated to helping their patients live well, and they are seeking a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Internal Medicine department. The role involves preparing patients for exams, performing laboratory procedures, assisting physicians with procedures, administering medications, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

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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

Qualification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Basic Life Support (BLS)Medical Assistant certificationElectronic medical recordsCustomer service skillsTechnical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Active License issued by the state in which the team member practices for LPN
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 for LPN
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing for LPN
GED or HS Equivalency Diploma for Medical Assistant
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; 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 system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems
Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Company

Aurora Health Care

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At Aurora Health Care, helping people live well is what drives us – it’s our purpose and what we do every day.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kristie Geil DNP, RN, CENP
Area VP/CNO Aurora Health Care, South Wisconsin, VP/CNO Aurora Medical Center Kenosha
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Carla LaFever
Chief Clinical Services Officer
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