Medical Assistant (MA)/LPN - Chronic Disease Management Clinic

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee seeks Medical Assistants and LPNs to join our ambulatory chronic disease management team. You will collaborate with pharmacists, handle referrals, manage schedules, and prepare forms for pharmacist visits while ensuring accurate EHR documentation.

The role covers vital signs, histories, exams preparation, and direct patient support in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. Competitive pay and team-focused care environment offered.

Qualifications

• MA: BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days unless not required by department.
• MA program completion or 2 years verifiable experience as Medical Assistant within last 5 years.
• LPN: Advanced training beyond High School including approved Practical Nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with pharmacists in chronic disease management clinics.
• Manage referral work queues and schedule patient appointments.
• Prepare patient forms for pharmacist visits and assist with patient communications.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
• Take vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings; assist during exams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Scheduling

Education

MA program completion

LPN training

GED or HS equivalency

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Where You Will Work

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part ofAdvocate 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

Licensure or Certifications

• MA: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within45 daysunless department leader has determined it is notrequired.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within45 daysunless department leader has determined it is notrequired.

Degrees

• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
• MA: Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• LPN: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing

What You’ll Do

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm

Medical Assistants (MA)/LPN are essential members of the chronic disease management team, working closely with clinical pharmacists to deliver high-quality care to ambulatory patients.

In this role, MA/LPN will:

• Collaborate directly with pharmacists in chronic disease management clinics.
• Manage referral work queues efficiently.
• Schedule and reschedule patient appointments.
• Ensure all necessary patient forms are prepared for pharmacist visits.
• Assist with patient communications, including phone calls and in-basket messages.

As aMedicalAssistant/LPN,you’llplay a vital roleinthe 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 andassistproviders 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.

Pay Structure

For Medical Assistants the pay starts between $22-23/hr. For LPN the pay starts between $24.50-25.50/hr. Pay is determined by experience and qualifications of the position. Leaders may be willing to offer more with prior direct experience in the role.

About This Location

The Chronic Disease Management Clinic at Aurora Sinai Medical Center, located at 945 N. 12th Street in Milwaukee, provides comprehensive care for adults living with ongoing medical conditions that require long-term monitoring and treatment. As part of the medical center's internal medicine and specialty care services, the clinic focuses on helping patients effectively manage chronic illnesses, improve overall health outcomes, and reduce complications through coordinated, patient-centered care

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twistfrequentlythroughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch withabilityto use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must bewornas necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may berequired.
• Additionaldepartment specific physical requirements may beidentifiedfor unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.