Compassionate Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care Team

Advocate Health; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Aurora Medical Group in South Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and the care team, performing vital clinical and administrative tasks with professionalism and compassion.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, taking vitals, preparing for exams, assisting with procedures, administering vaccines, handling lab tasks, documenting in the EHR, and collaborating with nurses and physicians to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years of verifiable MA experience.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required within 45 days if not waived by department lead.

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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Team player

Education

GED or HS Equivalency Diploma

MA program completion

2 years MA experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Advocate Health's Aurora Medical Group in South Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and the care team, performing vital clinical and administrative tasks with professionalism and compassion.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, taking vitals, preparing for exams, assisting with procedures, administering vaccines, handling lab tasks, documenting in the EHR, and collaborating with nurses and physicians to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.