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

About the Role

As a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse at Aurora Medical Group (AMG), part of Advocate Health, you’ll play a vital role in the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day. AMG, with over 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

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.

Qualifications

• LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• MA: Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.

Pay

Actual compensation offered is in the range of $21.85 - $32.80 for an MA or $24.10 - $36.15 for an LPN, based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 7:45am - 5:15pm

About the Location

Our primary care physicians at Aurora Family Medicine in Two Rivers, WI, provide high-quality, personalized care. Located at 2219 Garfield St., Two Rivers, WI, our team of family medicine physicians and nurse practitioners is committed to your health and wellness. We offer comprehensive preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and chronic diseases, and referrals to specialists if needed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• 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 diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able 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.