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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - Licensed Practical Nurse, Family Medicine

Nursing & Frontline Patient Care +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFond du Lac, WI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • LPN: Hold a Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
  • MA: Obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • Obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • Have a GED or high school equivalency diploma.
  • LPN: Complete an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
  • MA: Complete an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or have two years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last five years.
  • Frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist throughout the workday.
  • Lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • Push and pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • Perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
  • Wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable diseases.
  • Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
  • Complete Physical Abilities Testing if required.
  • Meet any additional department-specific physical requirements identified for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
  • Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
  • Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
  • Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
  • Perform lab-related tasks, including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
  • Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
  • Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated care.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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