Medical Assistant (MA)/LPN - Internal Medicine Clinic

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/LPN supports providers and patients as a member of the ambulatory care team at the Aurora Internal Medicine clinic at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The clinic provides primary and internal medicine care for adults, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of complex medical conditions, and coordinates care with specialty providers as needed. The role helps patients transition into care, collects and records vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings, prepares patients for exams, and assists providers during procedures. Duties also include administering medications and vaccines as directed, collecting specimens and performing point-of-care testing, documenting care in the electronic health record, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other teammates to provide coordinated care. This is a full-time position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $21.85–$32.80 per hour. Starting pay is stated as $22–$23 per hour for Medical Assistants and $24.50–$25.50 per hour for LPNs; pay depends on experience and qualifications, and leaders may consider higher pay for directly relevant experience.

Requirements

GED or high school equivalency diploma.
For the Medical Assistant role: completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
For the LPN role: completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
For the LPN role: an LPN license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
For the Medical Assistant role: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
For the LPN role: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
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 when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to 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, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

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.
Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing and other lab-related tasks.
Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated care.
Respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
Wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to hazards.