Medical Assistant or LPN Clinic Float Pool Milwaukee

Department:

09138 AMG Milw South Shared Services - Float Pool: Central

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

We are seeking a Full time experienced MA or LPN for our Milwaukee Clinic Float Team. The hours will be from 7:00am - 6:30pm - can start and end anytime within those hours, however, most time is 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm. 8 Hour shifts only. Float Pool Differential - $2.00 for MA or $3.00 LPN. Must have reliable transportation

• Whitefish Bay - 325 E. Silver Spring Dr
• Midtown - 5818 W Capitol Dr
• River Center- 1575 River Center Dr
• Third Ward- 163 N Milwaukee St.

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well.

Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range of $21.05 – $31.55 for an MA and will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) company contributions: 3% of your eligible annual salary AND 401(k) employer match: dollar for dollar up to 3%
• Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range. 
• Education Assistance

You will be helping our patients live well by:

• 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.

Licenses & Certifications:

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Active 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.

Medical Assistant:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provid