Medical Assistant, LPN – OB/GYN Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $36 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. Holds relevant certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient Care CoordinationVital Signs MonitoringElectronic Health Record Documentation

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MonitoringMedication AdministrationSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingIV InsertionPatient Preparation for ExamsHealth ScreeningClinical DocumentationPhysical Safety InterventionsVerbal De-Escalation

Soft Skills

CompassionProfessionalismTeam CollaborationPatient Safety Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcare ProvidersClinical TasksAdministrative TasksAccredited Nursing ProgramMedical Assistant Program

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
Maintain patient safety, confidentiality, professionalism, and compassion
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

GED or HS Equivalency Diploma
LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
LPN: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader determines it is not required
MA: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader determines it is not required
LPN: Advanced training beyond High School including completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing
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
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds
Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and 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
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
Ability to perform physical safety interventions and verbal de-escalation if needed
Ability 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 and on-call pay based on role
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs
Well-being programs