Medical Assistant or LPN - Medical Specialties Float

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Waukesha, WI

2d • Onsite

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 ensure patient safety and confidentiality, maintaining professionalism and compassion in all interactions.

This role is part of Aurora Medical Group’s ambulatory care team and supports providers, connects with patients, and helps ensure a seamless, compassionate care experience. The position works across locations in Summit, Mukwonago, Waukesha, and Hartland. The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with no holidays, nights, or weekends at this time. The role is part-time, 16 hours per week, and is not benefits eligible.

Compensation is based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. The listed pay range is $21.85–$32.80 for a Medical Assistant or $24.10–$36.15 for an LPN.

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, a nonprofit health system. AMG has more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin and offers primary care and a range of medical, surgical, pediatric, women’s health, behavioral health, and other services. Its teams focus on collaborative, patient-focused care, innovation, and quality.

Requirements

• GED or high school equivalency diploma.
• For an LPN: an active Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• For an LPN: advanced training beyond high school, including completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
• For a Medical Assistant: completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last five years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by 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 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 150-pound sliding transfer 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 physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
• 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.
• Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to support patient safety and confidentiality.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

Benefits

• The role is not benefits eligible.
• The posting describes Advocate Health benefits and well-being programs, with eligibility potentially dependent on FTE or employment status.
• Paid time off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits, including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible positions, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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