Medical Assistant (MA) - Oncology Clinic Float Pool

Advocate Aurora Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Aurora Medical Group in the Milwaukee area is seeking a Medical Assistant for a part-time role (approximately 24 hours weekly). The position offers Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekends or holidays, and a float option across multiple clinics within 45 miles or across all 13 ACC clinics as needed.

You will support providers, engage with patients, and help ensure a seamless, compassionate experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience, to qualify.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

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

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years experience

Job description

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:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Must have a medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience, to qualify.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

What You’ll Do:

Schedule: This is a part-time position (approximately 24 hours weekly). Scheduled hours are Monday-Friday, 8am- 4:30pm- no weekends or holidays. May choose between floating to 6 clinics within 45 miles or all 13 ACC clinics ranging from Burlington to Summit to Grafton to St. Luke’s for a larger float differential.

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.

About This Location:

Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team supporting patients across our 13 Aurora Cancer Care Clinics throughout the Greater Milwaukee area. As an essential member of our outpatient oncology float pool, you will experience an adaptable, collaborative workspace while gaining exposure to highly diverse specialized settings—ranging from the comprehensive Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center and the innovative Oncology Precision Medicine Center to regional hubs like Wauwatosa and West Allis. Across all locations, our clinics focus on holistic, cutting‑edge therapies—including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and advanced clinical trials—paired with compassionate nurse navigator support. This float pool offers predictable clinic hours (typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) with no late nights, allowing you to maximize your professional growth across regional microcultures while maintaining an excellent work‑life balance.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout 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 with ability to 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 be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.