Hybrid Medical Assistant, Genetic Counseling – Part Time

at Advocate Aurora Health

• Job title: Medical Assistant, Genetic Counseling – Part Time
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $21 - $32 per hour
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Wauwatosa, United States

About the role

• Medical Assistant supporting genetic counseling tasks at two locations; preparing patients and assisting with clinical duties. Engaging in a variable schedule across multiple locations and remote.

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)
• 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 Professional (APP) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications, under Physician/ APP 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/APP 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
• Manages the referral and appointment processes for counseling and or diagnostic procedures including scheduling patients and obtaining insurance preauthorization

Requirements

• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years
• 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
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program