Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine Clinic

About the role

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

Our primary care physicians at Aurora Family Medicine in Racine, WI provide high-quality, personalized care. Primary care is the first point of contact in health care and our family medicine physicians are here to care for your entire family. We provide comprehensive preventive care, such as annual physical exams and vaccinations, and are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and chronic diseases, with specialist referrals as needed.

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

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience, or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Ability 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 by the nurse leader.