Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Manitowoc, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time clinical rooming position works directly alongside a clinician in an outpatient primary care clinic, supporting patient care and clinic operations. The Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the ambulatory care team, supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience. The position is based at Aurora Family Medicine, 4100 Dewey St., Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and follows a daytime schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. The role has no evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Aurora Medical Group is part of Advocate Health and provides primary and specialty care across Illinois and Wisconsin. At this location, the family medicine team provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and chronic diseases, and referrals to specialists as needed.

Compensation depends on the role and qualifications: the stated range is $21.85–$32.80 per hour for a Medical Assistant and $24.10–$36.15 per hour for a Licensed Practical Nurse. The job description also lists a general pay range of $21.85–$36.15.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes paid time off, health and welfare benefits, retirement offerings, career development programs, and other well-being programs. Eligibility for some programs may depend on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

• GED or high school equivalency diploma.
• For LPN candidates: A state-issued Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state where 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 LPN candidates: Completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
• 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, including 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.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when necessary due to possible exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

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 deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

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.
• Well-being programs.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED