Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Neuroscience Clinic
Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time you had to give a patient a medication or vaccine and something didn't go as planned. What happened?
comfort with medication administration protocols and how they handle errors or complications
Tell me about a time you documented something incorrectly in the electronic health record, or caught someone else's error. What did you do?
attention to detail and honesty about mistakes in documentation, which matters for patient safety
This role covers two clinic days one week and three the next, with occasional coverage at the Oak Creek office. How do you handle a schedule that shifts like this?
flexibility and reliability given the part-time, variable schedule
Tell me about a time you had to physically transfer or reposition a patient who couldn't move well on their own.
practical experience with the physical demands of the job, like sliding transfers and lifting
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a nurse or provider about how to handle a patient situation. How did you resolve it?
ability to collaborate respectfully within a care team hierarchy
Technical
Walk me through how you take and record vital signs on a patient, from the moment they're called back to when the provider walks in.
whether the candidate has a consistent, safe clinical workflow rather than shortcuts
Describe your experience with specimen collection and point-of-care testing. What kinds of tests have you run and how do you make sure results are accurate?
hands-on lab skills and understanding of quality control basics
What steps do you take to make sure a specimen sample doesn't get contaminated or mislabeled, especially when the clinic is busy?
understanding of lab safety and chain-of-custody basics for specimen handling
Situational
This clinic sees complex neurological and spine patients, some with significant pain, mobility issues, or cognitive changes. How would you adjust the way you prepare a patient for an exam if they seem confused or in a lot of pain?
ability to adapt patient care approach to a specialty population, not just a generic checklist
A patient arrives for a neurosurgery follow-up but you notice their vitals are concerning, maybe a spike in blood pressure or a new neurological symptom they mention in passing. What do you do next?
clinical judgment about when to escalate to the provider versus proceed with routine intake
If a patient becomes agitated or combative during a visit, what's your first move?
awareness of de-escalation techniques and when to involve security or other staff, given the physical safety intervention requirement
How do you keep a provider on schedule during a busy clinic day without rushing patients or cutting corners on documentation?
time management and workflow coordination skills in a fast ambulatory setting
What does patient confidentiality mean to you day to day, and can you give an example of a time you had to protect it in a tricky situation?
real understanding of HIPAA and privacy obligations beyond reciting the rule
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