Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic - Family Medicine

Job Summary

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care. Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality while maintaining a high level of professionalism and compassion.

Where You Will Work

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 it serves.

What You’ll Do

• 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

• Licensure / Certifications
  • LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
  • MA: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (must be obtained within 45 days unless exempted by department leader).
• Education
  • GED or high‑school equivalency diploma.
  • MA: Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last five years.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above shoulders, and twisting.
• Ability to lift and support up to 35 lb of patients, equipment, or 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 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 when needed.
• Potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; appropriate protective clothing and equipment required.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Physical abilities testing may be required; additional department‑specific requirements may be identified by the nurse leader.

About This Location

Our primary care physicians at Aurora Family Medicine in Mequon, WI, provide high‑quality, personalized care. The clinic is located at 6425 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, WI. The team includes family medicine physicians and nurse practitioners who deliver comprehensive preventive care (annual physical exams, vaccinations), diagnose and treat acute illnesses and chronic diseases, and coordinate referrals to specialists. Employee feedback is valued as a key driver of culture and continuous improvement.