Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care

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 offers a wide range of specialties and services across more than 350 locations in Illinois and Wisconsin. 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) must be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines 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, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 7:45am - 5pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 5pm

Location

Aurora Family Medicine in Manitowoc, WI
Address: 4100 Dewey St., Manitowoc, WI

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.