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Medical Assistant (MA) - Pulmonary Services Clinic

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI · $21.85–$32.80 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you helped a patient who was anxious or scared about their diagnosis.

What they are checking: Whether they can offer calm, steady support to patients facing serious and frightening lung conditions.

Tell me about a time a patient was rude to you. How did you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they keep professional composure without taking it personally or escalating.

This clinic is Monday to Friday with no weekends or holidays. What does reliability mean to you in a steady weekday role like this?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a predictable clinic depends on every person showing up on time and ready.

What would you do

A COPD patient sits down and is clearly short of breath, with an oxygen level lower than usual. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize respiratory distress and alert the provider immediately rather than finishing their intake first.

A patient on home oxygen tells you their supplier hasn't delivered tanks in a week. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they treat equipment problems as safety issues and follow through until someone owns the fix.

How do you handle a stack of prior authorizations for pulmonary medications along with your rooming duties?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage administrative work that directly affects whether patients get their medication.

About the work

How do you take an accurate pulse oximetry reading, and what would make you doubt the number you see?

What they are checking: Whether they understand pulse ox basics and things like cold hands, nail polish or movement that cause bad readings.

Have you helped with spirometry, inhaler teaching or oxygen equipment before? Tell me what you did.

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on pulmonary experience or at least understand what these tests and tools involve.

How would you set up an exam room and protect yourself and others when a patient has a cough that might be contagious?

What they are checking: Whether they apply infection prevention like masking and room choice consistently in a lung clinic.

Walk me through how you reconcile inhaler and nebulizer medications with a patient who isn't sure what they're taking.

What they are checking: Whether they are patient and thorough with confusing medication lists, which are common in pulmonary care.

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The full job description

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Department: 36406 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Pulmonary Administration and Clinic Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday, no weekends, no holidays Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80 Summary: Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions. 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: • High School Diploma or GED required. • Must have an accredited medical assistant diploma or 2 years of verifiable medical assistant experience within the past five years. • Phlebotomy skills are preferred. What You’ll Do: Schedule: Monday – Friday, full time, 1 st shift. No weekends No Holidays. As a Medical Assistant, 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. About This Location: The Aurora Pulmonary Services clinic is in Milwaukee, WI within the Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center campus at 2900 W Oklahoma Ave. in the 2nd floor Galleria. The clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating complex lung diseases, respiratory conditions, and a wide array of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions · Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday. · Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. · Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by -case basis. · Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills. · Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed. · Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • 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 Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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