Medical Assistant (MA) - Cardiology Clinic

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the cardiology care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role involves helping patients transition into care, assisting providers, and contributing to a seamless, compassionate experience while following regulations and guidelines that protect patient safety and confidentiality. Medical Assistants are expected to maintain professionalism and compassion in all interactions.

This position is with Aurora Medical Group, part of Advocate Health. The main schedule involves travel among Good Hope, Port Washington, and Grafton, with occasional travel to Germantown and Mequon and rare travel to Mayfair, Hartford, and West Bend. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a schedule of either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays are not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certification as a medical assistant with two years of medical assistant experience.
• 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, 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, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to use 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.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy skills.

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.
• Perform lab-related tasks, including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
• Work with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide coordinated, high-quality care.
• Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to support patient safety and confidentiality.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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.
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay and incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

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