Medical Assistant (MA), Specialty Clinics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee is seeking a Medical Assistant for ambulatory care. Primary duties include welcoming patients, recording vitals, assisting with exams, administering medications, and performing lab tasks under supervision.

You will document care in the electronic health record and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality, coordinated care in a fast-paced environment. Full-time and part-time roles available.

Qualifications

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

Job description

Schedule Details / Additional Information

Positions are generally scheduled

Full and Part time positions available.

Primary Location- Aurora St. Luke's Medical Offices- 2801 W Kinnickinnic River Parkway. Some positions require travel within the Greater Milwaukee Area.

Department

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

Positions are generally scheduled Monday- Friday, between 7am - 6pm. Full and Part time positions available. Primary Location- Aurora St. Luke's Medical Offices- 2801 W Kinnickinnic River Parkway. Some positions require travel within the Greater Milwaukee Area.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $34.35

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 are 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.

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.

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.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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.