Medical Assistant Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in West Allis, WI

How do you keep yourself and patients safe when you're exposed to blood, body fluids, or hazardous waste on a regular basis?

basic competency with universal precautions and PPE, required given the physical exposure risks listed

Tell me about your experience assisting with interventional procedures, like injections or nerve blocks. What was your role in the room?

whether the candidate has real procedural room experience relevant to a pain clinic versus general office MA work

Walk me through how you'd room a patient before an interventional pain procedure, including vitals, history, and prepping them for the provider.

whether they know the specific workflow of a procedure-based clinic, not just standard exam room intake

A patient tells you their pain medication isn't working and they seem frustrated and on edge. How do you handle that conversation before the provider comes in?

de-escalation skill and emotional composure with a population known for high frustration and sometimes drug-seeking tension

What's your experience with specimen collection and point-of-care testing, like urine drug screens?

comfort with a routine but sensitive task specific to pain management, including chain of custody awareness

Tell me about a time you had to administer a medication or give an injection to a patient who was nervous or resistant.

hands-on clinical skill combined with patient communication under mild conflict

How do you document in the electronic health record during a busy clinic day without falling behind or cutting corners?

EHR proficiency and whether they understand documentation as a compliance and care-continuity issue, not just paperwork

Describe a time you worked closely with a physician or nurse during a procedure. How did you know what they needed without being told?

anticipation and teamwork skills needed to function as a procedure assistant rather than just a task-doer