Medical Assistant (MA) - Clinic Float Pool

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, a national nonprofit health system with locations across Illinois and Wisconsin. AMG offers primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health and more. Join a collaborative, patient-focused team delivering high-quality care.

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting providers, connecting with patients, and ensuring a compassionate experience every day in a busy ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 45 days unless exempt.
• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years MA experience within last 5 years.

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 during procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Perform lab 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

BLS certification

Education

GED or HS Equivalency Diploma

Completion of MA program or 2 years MA experience

Job description

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule availability should range from 7:00am - 6:30pm. Start and end times are anytime within those hours, however, most shifts are scheduled from 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm. This position is also eligible for a float Pool Differential - $2.00. Must have reliable transportation.

Our Float Pool Supports a Variety Of Specialties Such As Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, And Integrative Medicine. This Position Will Float To The Following Clinics:

• Whitefish Bay - 325 E. Silver Spring Dr
• Midtown - 5818 W Capitol Dr
• River Center- 1575 River Center Dr
• Third Ward- 163 N Milwaukee St
• Edgerton- 6901 W Edgerton Ave
• St. Luke's Family Practice - 2801 W Kinnickinnic Suite 250.
• St. Luke’s Faculty Physicians - 2801 W Kinnickinnic Suite 770
• Wiselives- 8320 W. Bluemound Rd
• Sinai Family Care Center - 1020 N 12th St
• Sinai Internal Medicine - 1020 N 12th St
• Sinai Women’s Health - 1020 N 12th St

Pay Range

$21.85 - $34.35

Job Description Summary

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

Where You Will Work

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

We’re Looking For

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

What You’ll Do

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day. As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:

• 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.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by -case basis.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our Commitment To You

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.