Medical Assistant (MA)/LPN - OB/GYN
As a Medical Assistant/LPN, you’ll play a vital role in the care team - supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day. Advocate Aurora Health is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
Posted Sep 20
- Shift and hours
- Monday through Friday · 8-hour shifts between 07:00am-5:15pm Schedule: MA will cover Dr. Howse (OB/GYN) primarily and work M-F, 8 hr shifts between the hours of 07:00am-5:15pm.
- Unit and setting
- Aurora Obstetrics & Gynecology - Franklin clinic · Clinic
- License
- LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practicesLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which practicing
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which practicing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
- Education
- GED or High School Equivalency Diploma GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
- Education
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years verifiable full-time MA experience within the last 5 years 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.
- Education
- Advanced training beyond High School including completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing LPN: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing
What it pays
- Pay reviews
- Pay is determined by experience and qualifications Pay is determined by experience and qualifications of the position.
- Pay reviews
- Leaders may offer more with prior direct experience in the role Leaders may be willing to offer more with prior direct experience in the role.
The role and schedule
- Patients
- women's health, routine gynecologic care, pregnancy care, family planning, and birth control counseling
- Floating
- Float between West Allis and Franklin clinics MA will float between our 2 clinics- West Allis and Franklin.
- Day to day
- Cover Dr. Howse (OB/GYN) primarily and cover other physicians and APCs in shared OB/GYN practice
- Day to day
- Welcome patients and support their transition into care Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
- Day to day
- Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
- Day to day
- Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
- Day to day
- Administer medications and vaccines as directed Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
- Day to day
- Perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing Perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
- Day to day
- Document care accurately in the electronic health record Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
- Day to day
- Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.
- Charting
- Electronic health record
- Hours stated
- M-F, 8 hr shifts between the hours of 07:00am-5:15pm
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Travel
- Float between West Allis and Franklin clinics
- Details
- Push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Details
- Lift and support weight of 35 pounds Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Details
- Physical Abilities Testing may be required Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.
Original listing
Posted on Advocate Aurora Health’s careers page.
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Where You Will Work
Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.
We’re Looking For
Licensure or Certifications
MA: 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. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices 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.
Degrees
GED or HS Equivalency Diploma. 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. LPN: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing
What You’ll Do
Schedule
MA will cover Dr. Howse (OB/GYN) primarily and work M-F, 8 hr shifts between the hours of 07:00am-5:15pm. MA will float between our 2 clinics- West Allis and Franklin. Will also be expected to cover other physicians and APC's in our shared OB/GYN practice.
As a Medical Assistant/LPN, you’ll play a vital role in the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.
As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will
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.
Pay Structure: For Medical Assistants the pay starts between $22-23/hr. For LPN the pay starts between $24.50-25.50/hr. Pay is determined by experience and qualifications of the position. Leaders may be willing to offer more with prior direct experience in the role.
About This Location: The Aurora Obstetrics & Gynecology - Franklin clinic, located within the Aurora Health Center - Franklin at 4202 W Oakwood Park Ct, provides women's health services including routine gynecologic care, pregnancy care, family planning, birth control counseling, and support through various stages of women's health
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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
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 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 as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, 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 for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
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What's around it?
Franklin, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,458/mo
- Household income
- $106,894/yr, all local households, not nurse pay