Medical Assistant (MA) - Pulmonary Clinic
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients as a member of the ambulatory care team, helping deliver coordinated, compassionate care. The role welcomes patients, gathers clinical information, prepares patients for exams, assists providers, performs lab-related tasks, and documents care in the electronic health record. The position is part time at the Aurora Pulmonary Services clinic, located on the second-floor Galleria of the Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The clinic diagnoses and treats complex lung diseases, respiratory conditions, and sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy. The schedule is approximately 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on first shift, with no weekends or holidays. The work involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and reaching above the shoulders. The employee must be able to lift 35 pounds without assistance. Patient lifts above 35 pounds, or when a patient cannot assist, require patient-handling equipment and another team member when available. The role also requires functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, as well as fine-hand manipulation skills. Frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and to blood and body fluids is expected; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as needed. The employee operates equipment necessary to perform the job. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- An accredited medical assistant diploma or two years of verifiable medical assistant experience within the past five years.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance.
- For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when a patient is unable to assist, use patient-handling equipment with at least one other team member when available.
- Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with the ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment as needed when exposed to workplace hazards.
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 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.
- Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
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 premium pay for eligible work and annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
