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Advocate Health

Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care

Medical Assistant - Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeMilwaukee, WI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • An approved medical assistant diploma including externship or two years of medical assistant experience is required.
  • Phlebotomy skills are preferred.
  • The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
  • The role requires the ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance; patient handling equipment and another team member are expected for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when a patient cannot assist, when available.
  • Unique patient lifting and movement situations are assessed case by case.
  • The role requires functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine-hand manipulation skills.
  • The role involves frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards, and requires protective clothing and equipment as needed.
  • The role requires operating all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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 laboratory-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 patient care.
  • Complete medication prior authorizations and request documents or images from referring sites.
  • Drive communication and maintain organized, continuous follow-up with pharmacies, providers, and patients.
  • Room patients and collect vital signs as needed to support the registered nurse team.
  • Work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no holidays or weekends.

Desired Qualifications

  • Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

About the Company

Advocate Health

Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care

Advocate Health runs a multi-state healthcare system that provides care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and affiliated services. It aims to help people live well by delivering equitable care for all in its communities, using its combined strength and expertise to improve health outcomes while lowering costs. The organization operates across seven states (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin) with strong bases in Chicago and Milwaukee, and focuses on coordinating care, expanding access, and reducing waste to deliver value to patients. Its goal is to offer consistent, high-quality care that is more affordable by emphasizing equity, prevention, and efficient care delivery within a regional network.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
2022

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