Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Lab Support

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 2,927,000 - 4,732,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee seeks a Medical Assistant to join the ambulatory care team. You will welcome patients, take vitals and histories, and help prepare them for exams in a fast-paced setting.

You will assist providers during procedures, administer medications and vaccines, perform basic lab tasks, and document care in the electronic health record as part of a collaborative team delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited/approved Medical Assistant program or 2 years full-time MA experience within the last 5 years.
• Phlebotomy experience is 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 or 2 years MA experience (last 5 years)

Job description

Advocate Health in Milwaukee seeks a Medical Assistant to join the ambulatory care team. You will welcome patients, take vitals and histories, and help prepare them for exams in a fast-paced setting.

You will assist providers during procedures, administer medications and vaccines, perform basic lab tasks, and document care in the electronic health record as part of a collaborative team delivering high-quality care.