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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - Licensed Practical Nurse, Dermatology

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSheboygan, WI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An LPN must hold a Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
  • An MA must obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • A GED or high school equivalency diploma is required.
  • An MA must have completed an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or have two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
  • The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting throughout the workday.
  • The role requires lifting and supporting 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • The role requires pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force and performing a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person present.
  • The role requires functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • The role requires maneuvering foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • The role requires the ability to perform patient safety interventions such as restraint and verbal de-escalation when needed.
  • The role may expose the employee to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
  • The role requires responding quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
  • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
  • The nurse leader may identify additional department-specific physical requirements for unique responsibilities.

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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Dermatology experience is preferred.

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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