Medical Assistant (MA)
Aurora Health Care
About the Role
The Medical Assistant (MA) - Pulmonary Services Clinic role at Aurora Health Care is part of Aurora Medical Group (AMG), a member of Advocate Health. This role is within the Aurora Pulmonary Services clinic in Milwaukee, WI, specializing in diagnosing and treating complex lung diseases, respiratory conditions, and sleep disorders.
Key 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must have an accredited medical assistant diploma OR 2 years of verifiable medical assistant experience within the past five years.
- Phlebotomy skills are preferred.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance.
- Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
- Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
- Frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.