Medical Assistant; MA or LPN - OB​/GYN

Overview

Department: 02250 AAH West Allis:
Womens Care - Obstetrics/Gynecology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

We are seeking an experienced MA/LPN that will be supporting an OB/GYN clinic. The provider this position will be supporting GYN only, but MA may provide coverage to providers that see both OB and GYN patients.

This position is onsite, working 8 days per pay period (0.8 FTE), weekdays only, work hours will vary between 07:15am-5:15pm.

Travel between our West Allis and Franklin locations. Assignments are made at least 1 month in advance so MA will know which site they are working at for the day. Travel during the day to multiple sites would not be required unless last minute schedule changes are made.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $36.15
Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range of $21.45- $32.20 for an MA or $23.65 – $35.50 for an LPN and will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications). Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope.
• Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assists the Physician/ Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications, under Physician/ APC orders or medical group approved standing orders/protocols, which may include but are not limited to immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins, and topical agents.
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services. Refers questions to Registered Nurses and Physician/APC per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Communicates with Physician/APC and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary. Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient.
• May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy – butterfly, venous heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
  
  Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

MA: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.

LPN: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing

MA: Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical…