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Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Medical Assistant - Pulmonary Clinic

Nursing & Frontline Patient Care +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWest Allis, WI, USA$21.85 - $34.35 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Medical Assistant track: obtain Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse track: hold a Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state where the team member practices.
  • Obtain Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • Hold a GED or high school equivalency diploma.
  • Medical Assistant track: 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.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse track: complete an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
  • Frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist throughout the workday.
  • Lift and support 35 pounds when 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 disease.
  • Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
  • Complete physical abilities testing if required.
  • Meet any additional department-specific physical requirements identified by the nurse leader.

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.

About the Company

Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system serving the southeastern United States with a network of hospitals, clinics, and care sites. It offers primary care, specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer treatment across more than 1,400 locations, including 40 hospitals. Patients use MyAtriumHealth, a digital portal for scheduling and paying bills, and some care is delivered at home through programs like Levine Children’s. Its goal is to provide accessible, coordinated healthcare across its region while supporting patients with digital tools and broad services, differentiating itself by scale, nonprofit mission, and home-based hospital-level care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$31.6M
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1940

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