Medical Assistant or LPN Clinic Float

Job Description Summary

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses 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.

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health
, one of Illinois and Wisconsin’s largest health systems. You will work at Aurora Family Medicine in South Milwaukee, WI, supporting primary care physicians and a dedicated ambulatory care team.

• LPN
  :
  Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice.
• MA
  :
  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). Must be obtained within 45 days unless otherwise determined.

• MA
  : GED or HS Equivalency Diploma. 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.
• LPN
  :
  Advanced training beyond High School, including completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.

• 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.

• 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; 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.

Pay range: $24.10 – $36.15 per hour for LPNs; $21.85 – $32.80 per hour for MAs, based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and internal equity.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as needed.