Medical Assistant (MA)/LPN - Urgent Care Clinic

About the role

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, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. The team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities served, within a collaborative, patient‑focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

This position is based at Aurora Urgent Care – Franklin, located at 9200 W. Loomis Rd., Suite 212, Franklin, WI 53132. The clinic is a walk‑in facility providing convenient care for non‑life‑threatening illnesses and injuries requiring same‑day attention (colds, flu, sore throats, minor injuries, sprains, cuts, infections, and other urgent concerns). Extended evening and weekend hours are offered.

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.

Schedule

• Urgent Care hours: Monday–Friday 7:45 am–8:00 pm; Saturday–Sunday 7:45 am–4:15 pm.
• Every other weekend rotation OR every 4th weekend rotation.
• Typically one 12‑hour shift and one 8‑hour shift per week.
• Holiday rotation included.

Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• Medical Assistant: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) – must be obtained within 45 days unless department leader determines it is not required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Current LPN license issued by the state of practice; BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) – must be obtained within 45 days unless department leader determines it is not required.

Education

• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Medical Assistant: Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, OR 2 years of verifiable full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• LPN: Advanced training beyond high school that includes completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above shoulders, and twisting throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds (patients, equipment, supplies).
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch; fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation if needed.
• Potential exposure to chemical/hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases – protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must 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.

Pay

• Medical Assistant: starting pay $22–$23 per hour.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: starting pay $24.50–$25.50 per hour.
• Pay is determined by experience and qualifications; leaders may offer more for prior direct experience in the role.