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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - Clinic-Pulmonology

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A GED or high school equivalency diploma is required.
  • For the Licensed Practical Nurse pathway, a state-issued Licensed Practical Nurse license for the state of practice is required.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years, is required.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association must be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting.
  • The role requires the ability to lift and support 35 pounds, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform 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 intravenous insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • The role requires maneuvering foot pedals on carts or machines and the ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
  • The role may require physical abilities testing and may have additional department-specific physical requirements.
  • The role may involve exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

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.
  • Perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, when needed.
  • 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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