Medical Assistant – GI Clinic Float

Advocate Aurora Health

. Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks essential for patient care, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and electronic health record documentation. Possesses strong collaboration skills to work effectively with healthcare teams in a gastroenterology setting.

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Medical Assistant DiplomaPhlebotomy SkillsElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient Care SupportMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MonitoringMedical History RecordingSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionPatient RestraintVerbal De-EscalationHealth ScreeningMedication AdministrationVaccination

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient InteractionAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant

Industry Keywords

GastroenterologyPatient CareClinical SupportAdministrative TasksHealth Safety Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care
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
Support clinic visits and procedural care in gastroenterology

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Must have a medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience, or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience, to qualify
Phlebotomy skills are preferred
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 35 pounds
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 fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
Must maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
Must perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed
Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance