Medical Assistant; MA​/LPN - Pediatrics Clinic

Job Overview

Position: Medical Assistant / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Pediatrics Clinic, Lakeshore St. Francis Layton.

Location: 2000

E. Layton Ave., St.Francis (Pediatric clinic within Aurora Health Center).

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm with flexibility;
Thursday 10:00am – 6:30pm as clinic needs change.

Pay Range: $21.85 – $36.15 per hour. Actual compensation: $21.85–$27.30 for Medical Assistants; $24.10–$30.10 for Licensed Practical Nurses.

• Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
• Prepare patients for examinations 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.

• Licensure or certification required:
• Medical Assistant (MA):
  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 45 days unless otherwise determined.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
  Valid state LPN license and BLS certification obtained within 45 days unless otherwise determined.
• Education:
• GED or high‑school equivalency diploma for all candidates.
• MA:
  Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or at least 2 years of verifiable full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• LPN:
  Completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program and advanced training beyond high school.
• Experience and skills:
• Ability to perform routine clinical tasks, assist with procedures, and document accurately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and support up to 35 pounds and perform patient transfers with a second person.
• Physical strength and stamina to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and fine hand‑manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently.
• Must lift and support the weight of 35 pounds.
• Must push/pull with 30lb of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150lb 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.
• Must maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
• Must respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Physical ability testing may be required.

• Competitive payment within specified hourly range.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Educational assistance for continuing education.
• Other employee wellness and development programs.