Medical Assistant, LPN – Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health

. Support providers and connect with patients throughout the care experience .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeWest Allis • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care support, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and electronic health record documentation. Holds relevant certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and effective collaboration with medical teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant CertificationLPN LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient Care CoordinationSpecimen Collection

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MonitoringMedication AdministrationSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient EducationIV InsertionPatient RestraintVerbal De-EscalationPhysical Abilities Testing

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityPatient SupportProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationMedical Assistant CertificationLPN License

Industry Keywords

Patient CareOutpatient SurgeryHealthcare ProvidersAccredited Medical Assistant ProgramPractical Nursing Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support providers and connect with patients throughout the care experience
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 specimen collection and point-of-care testing
Document care accurately in the electronic health record
Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated care
Provide outpatient plastic and reconstructive surgery clinic support, including consultation, preoperative planning, postoperative follow-up, and patient education
Travel between assigned locations as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years of experience
MA: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 45 days unless deemed not required
LPN license issued by the state in which the team member practices
BLS certification issued by the AHA obtained within 45 days unless deemed not required
GED or HS Equivalency Diploma
MA: Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or 2 years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last 5 years
LPN: Completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program
Ability to travel between locations
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 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures
Ability to perform patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required
Exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease requires use of protective equipment

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
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay based on the teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Competitive compensation
Career development and well-being programs