Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a key member of the ambulatory family medicine care team at Aurora Medical Group in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The role supports providers, connects with patients, and helps deliver a seamless, compassionate care experience. The position works with physicians, nurses, and other teammates to provide coordinated care. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 6:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday off, and every other Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is full time and provides 34 hours per week. Compensation is based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training: $21.85–$32.80 per hour for an MA or $24.10–$36.15 per hour for an LPN. The Fond du Lac family medicine team provides preventive care, including physical exams and vaccinations, and diagnoses and treats acute illnesses and chronic diseases. The role may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as needed. Physical demands include frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting, as well as assisting with patient handling and transfers.
Requirements
- GED or high school equivalency diploma.
- For LPN applicants: a state-issued Licensed Practical Nurse license for the state in which the team member practices.
- For LPN applicants: completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
- For MA applicants: 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 MA applicants: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association must 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, 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, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
- Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Ability to perform patient safety interventions, including 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 examinations and assist providers during procedures.
- Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
- Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing and other laboratory-related tasks.
- Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
- Work with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide high-quality, coordinated care.
- Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to hazardous materials or infectious risks.
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
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the position
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
