Medical Assistant or LPN Scribe Dermatology

Department:

02090 AMG Edgerton - Dermatology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday through Friday (Monday/Friday locations will vary depending on clinical needs)

Schedule:

M: (7a - 3p) location dependent on clinical need

T: Edgerton Clinic (7:45a - 2:30p)

W: Edgerton Clinic (7:45a - 2:30p)

R: Edgerton Clinic (7:45a - 2:30p)

F: (7a - 3p) location dependent on clinical need

Locations include: Highpointe (12901 W. National Ave. New Berlin)

Edgerton (6901 W. Edgerton Ave. Milwaukee)

Franklin East (4202 W. Oakwood Park Ct. Suite 200, Franklin)

Rivercenter (1575 N. Rivercenter Dr. Milwaukee)

Waukesha (W231 N1440 Corporate Ct. Suite 305, Waukesha)

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well.

Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range of $22..10 – $33.10 for an MA or $23.20 – $34.80 for an LPN 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

Major Responsibilities:

• 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).

• 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/advance practice provider (APP) with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.

• Administers routine medications, under physician/APP orders, which may include but are not limited to immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins and topical agents.

• Provides basic patient instructions on the performance of routine tasks or skills. 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 physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.

• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and makes adjustments as necessary. Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient.

• In accordance with policy, prepares and assembles medical record documentation/chart for physician prior to patient visit. Anticipates physician needs for patient visits by obtaining internal and external previous medical records and test results. Ensures that all elements of documentation are complete and accurate.

• Enters the patient room with the physician/clinician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation in real time using electronic medical record applications. Documents the physician/clinician's communication with the patient using appropriate medical terms and phrasing.

• Prepares (pends) orders including follow-up testing, lab orders, medication orders, consults and/or referrals and the associated diagnosis to be connected with those orders. Documents the correct follow-up instructions and level of service designation based on the physician/clinician's direction. Assists in data entry from devices or other sources.

• Completes medical records for each encounter ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Under physician/clinician direction, updates patient history and other pertinent health information in the patient record. Prepares and sends all documentation for review and approval.

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to pr