Medical Assistant (MA) Float or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float - Clinic
About The Position
Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care. Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses must follow relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality, and maintain professionalism and compassion in all interactions. This is a part-time float position for 20 hours per work week, covering East Mequon, West Mequon, Cedar Creek, Port Washington, and Hartford. Specialties include internal medicine/family practice, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and nephrology. The role supports providers, connects with patients, and helps ensure a seamless, compassionate care experience in an ambulatory setting. Aurora Medical Group is part of Advocate Health, a nonprofit health system. Its clinics provide a broad range of primary and specialty care. The position requires frequent physical activity and may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease. Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
Requirements
- GED or high school equivalency diploma.
- For LPN candidates: an LPN license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
- For MA candidates: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
- For MA candidates: completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and support 35 pounds; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
- Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
- Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
- Ability to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
- Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
- Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
- Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
- Perform lab-related tasks, including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
- Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
- Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide coordinated care.
- Follow applicable regulations and guidelines to maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Career development programs.
- Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on role.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
