Medical Assistant (MA), Specialty Clinics

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health in Milwaukee is seeking Medical Assistants to welcome patients and support their transition into care, contributing to high-quality, coordinated services.

This role involves taking and recording vital signs and histories, preparing patients for exams, assisting providers during procedures, administering vaccines when directed, and performing basic lab tasks, with documentation in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years of MA experience in the last 5 years.
• Phlebotomy experience 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 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 program completion

Job description

Why Advocate Health

When you join Advocate Aurora Health, you are joining one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems, serving communities across Illinois and Wisconsin with a strong commitment to equity, excellence, and whole-person care.

At Advocate Aurora Health we are redefining how, when, and where care is delivered—bringing human kindness to every step of the health journey. Guided by our Purpose, “From discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care – for you, for us, for all,” we are committed to lifting everyone up, thinking boldly together, and creating spaces where all belong and can thrive.

What Will You Do

Positions are generally scheduled Monday- Friday, between 7am – 6pm. Full and Part time positions available. Some positions require travel within the Greater Milwaukee Area.

• 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.

Where You Will Work

• Main location: Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Offices
• 2801 W Kinnickinnic River Parkway with additional support at Greater Milwaukee Area locations as needed (position specific)

Required Qualifications

We are Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Phlebotomy preferred.

Being Part of Something Bigger

At Advocate Health, your work matters—to patients, teammates, and the communities we serve. If you are passionate about care, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference every day, we would love to grow with you.

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.