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Medical Assistant or LPN Scribe - Dermatology Clinic

Advocate Health · Menomonee Falls, WI

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through how you'd explain the scribe role to a patient who seems confused or uneasy about someone else typing while the doctor examines them.

whether the candidate can put patients at ease and communicate clearly under an unusual clinical setup

Tell me about a time you had to document a visit in real time while the provider was moving fast. How did you keep up without losing accuracy?

actual experience with live scribing and whether speed comes at the cost of accuracy

Tell me about a time you caught an error in a patient's chart, like a wrong medication or outdated allergy, before it caused a problem.

attention to detail and willingness to flag issues rather than let them slide

This schedule runs long days, four days a week, with high patient volume typical of dermatology clinics. How do you stay organized when you're getting pulled in different directions with frequent interruptions?

realistic self-assessment of multitasking under a demanding, fast schedule

Tell me about a time you had to smooth over a conflict or miscommunication between a patient and a provider or between coworkers during a busy clinic day.

interpersonal skill and composure needed to keep clinic flow steady

Technical

What's your experience assisting with procedures like biopsies, cautery, or scratch allergy testing, and what's your role during those versus the provider's?

hands-on procedural experience and clear sense of scope boundaries

Describe your process for maintaining aseptic technique when collecting a specimen or performing a wound culture.

concrete knowledge of infection control practices rather than textbook recitation

How comfortable are you with electronic medical record systems, and have you worked in a system like Epic before?

baseline EMR fluency since real-time documentation is central to this job

What administrations or immunizations have you given under provider order, and what's your comfort level with topical agents used in dermatology, like biopsy site treatments?

specific clinical skill match to dermatology-specific tasks

Situational

In a dermatology clinic, providers move between rooms quickly, sometimes doing quick procedures like biopsies or cryotherapy back to back. How would you prepare a chart and room so the visit doesn't get delayed?

understanding of clinic flow and proactive preparation, not just reactive task completion

If a physician gives you a verbal instruction to pend a lab order but you're not sure which diagnosis code it should be tied to, what do you do?

judgment about when to ask versus guess, and respect for documentation accuracy

A patient asks you a question about their diagnosis or treatment plan while you're rooming them. How do you handle it?

understanding of scope of practice limits and when to redirect to the provider or nurse

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 02090 AAH Menomonee Falls - Dermatology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 33 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday and Thursday - 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday and Friday - 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, with Wednesday off. Pay Range: $22.90 - $34.35 You will be helping patients live well by: • Assisting physician/clinician in documenting details of the patient visit via the electronic medical record, and performs other related clerical duties to increase physician/clinician effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity for improved patient flow and satisfaction. Effectively communicating and ensuring the patient's clear understanding of the scribe role, in order to enhance the patient's experience and comfort level. • Preparing and rooming the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications). • Performing laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines. • Assisting the physician/advance practice provider (APP) with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc. • Administering routine medications, under physician/APP orders, which may include but are not limited to immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins and topical agents. • Providing basic patient instructions on the performance of routine tasks or skills. Following through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services. Referring questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed. • Communicating with physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and makes adjustments as necessary. Effectively communicating accurate and timely information with the patient. • In accordance with policy, preparing and assembling medical record documentation/chart for physician prior to patient visit. Anticipating physician needs for patient visits by obtaining internal and external previous medical records and test results. Ensuring that all elements of documentation are complete and accurate. • Entering 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. Documenting the physician/clinician's communication with the patient using appropriate medical terms and phrasing. • Preparing (pends) orders including follow-up testing, lab orders, medication orders, consults and/or referrals and the associated diagnosis to be connected with those orders. Documenting the correct follow-up instructions and level of service designation based on the physician/clinician's direction. Assisting in data entry from devices or other sources. • Completing medical records for each encounter ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Under physician/clinician direction, updating patient history and other pertinent health information in the patient record. Preparing and sending all documentation for review and approval. Licenses & Certifications LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. MA: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Degrees MUST HAVE LPN : Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing or MA : Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff and physicians. Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills. Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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