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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - MA, /LPN Float, Pediatric and Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGreenfield, WI, USA$21.85 - $32.80 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A GED or high school equivalency diploma is required.
  • Medical Assistants must complete an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or have two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
  • Licensed Practical Nurses must complete an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program beyond high school.
  • Licensed Practical Nurses must hold an LPN license issued by the state in which they practice.
  • Medical Assistants must obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and be able to use fine hand-manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • Must maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and, if needed, perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation.
  • Must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
  • Must respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
  • Additional department-specific physical requirements may be 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 examinations and assist providers during procedures.
  • Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
  • Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing and other laboratory-related tasks.
  • Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
  • Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated care.
  • Support general pediatrics or pediatric subspecialties at the Greenfield home site or other locations across central and southeastern Wisconsin, depending on physician support needs.

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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