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Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Medical Assistant - Family Practice

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A GED or high school equivalency diploma is required.
  • For the Licensed Practical Nurse path, an active Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state where the team member practices is required.
  • For the Licensed Practical Nurse path, completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program is required.
  • For the Medical Assistant path, 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 path, 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 throughout the workday.
  • The role requires lifting and supporting up to 35 pounds, 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, including fine hand manipulation for intravenous insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • The role requires maneuvering foot pedals on carts or machines and may require physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation.
  • The role may expose the employee to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
  • The employee must respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions. Physical abilities testing may be required, and the department may identify additional 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 examinations 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.

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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