Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Neurology Clinic
Posted Aug 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time a patient's condition changed quickly while you were with them. What did you notice and what did you do?
ability to recognize deterioration and respond appropriately, which matters given the physical requirement to respond quickly to changing conditions
Tell me about a time you had to document something in the electronic health record quickly during a busy day. How did you make sure it stayed accurate?
documentation discipline under time pressure, since accuracy tends to slip when the schedule is packed
Describe a time you worked closely with a physician or nurse to get a patient ready for a procedure. What was your role versus theirs?
understanding of scope of practice and ability to function as part of a coordinated care team
Tell me about a time you had to calm down or reassure a patient who was anxious about their diagnosis or a procedure.
bedside manner and emotional steadiness, important in a specialty where diagnoses can be frightening
Technical
Walk me through how you take a patient's vital signs and history when they first come back for a neurology visit.
whether the candidate has a consistent, safe intake routine and knows what's relevant to flag for a neuro visit specifically
What's your experience with point-of-care testing and specimen collection, and what steps do you take to make sure results are accurate?
hands-on lab competency and attention to protocol, since this is a listed daily duty
Have you administered medications or vaccines under a provider's direction before? Walk me through how you double check you have the right patient, right drug, right dose.
medication safety habits and whether they actually follow verification steps rather than just knowing the phrase
Situational
This role rotates between Green Bay, Two Rivers, and Marinette on a biweekly basis. How do you feel about that kind of travel schedule?
realistic willingness and logistical readiness for the multi-site travel requirement, not just polite agreement
Say a patient with a neurological condition, maybe tremor or memory issues, is having trouble following your instructions to prepare for an exam. How would you handle that?
patience and communication skill with a population that often has cognitive or motor impairment
If a patient became agitated or combative during a visit, what would you do first?
knowledge of de-escalation and safety protocol, referenced directly in the physical requirements around restraint and verbal de-escalation
This clinic runs two 10-hour shifts a week with an early start, 6:45 in the morning. What does your day look like right before a shift like that, and how do you make sure you're sharp that early?
genuine fit with the specific shift structure rather than assuming any schedule works
If you noticed a coworker skipping a safety step, like not wearing protective equipment around blood or body fluids, what would you do?
willingness to speak up and follow infection control standards even when it's uncomfortable
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