Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Practice

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. The team includes family medicine physicians and nurse practitioners who deliver comprehensive preventive care, diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, and coordinate referrals to specialists.

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems, with more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin. AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services and fosters a collaborative, patient‑focused environment.

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 from an accredited institute **or** 2 years of verifiable medical assistant experience **or** certification as a Medical Assistant with a diploma or 2 years of verifiable experience.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Lift and support up to 35 lb in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Push/pull with 30 lb of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lb with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Operate foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation.
• Potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; use protective clothing and equipment 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.