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Medical Assistant (MA), Specialty Clinics

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI · $21.85–$34.35 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

These positions can float across specialty clinics around Milwaukee. How do you learn a new specialty's workflow quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt to different providers and specialties without needing weeks of hand-holding.

The posting says you'll welcome patients and support their transition into care. What does a good first impression look like from you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that the MA often sets the tone of the whole visit for the patient.

Tell me about a time you had to explain a medical instruction to a patient who spoke limited English.

What they are checking: Whether they use interpreters properly and avoid relying on family members or guessing for important instructions.

Tell me about a time you were part of a care team that worked really well together. What did you contribute?

What they are checking: Whether they see themselves as an active team member in ambulatory care rather than just a task-doer.

What would you do

You're scheduled at the Kinnickinnic River Parkway office, but you get asked last minute to cover another site across town. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they handle schedule changes with flexibility and a good attitude, which travel roles require.

What would you do if you noticed a patient's name and birthdate didn't match the label on a specimen cup?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and fix identification errors, which can lead to wrong results and wrong treatment.

A provider asks you to do something you were never trained on. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they know their scope of practice and will speak up rather than guess on a clinical task.

About the work

Walk me through how you take and record vital signs and a patient history so the provider can trust them.

What they are checking: Whether their technique and charting are accurate enough that providers don't have to recheck their work.

If you were working in cardiology one day and dermatology the next, what would change in how you prep a room?

What they are checking: Whether they think about the specific tools, positioning and supplies each specialty needs.

How do you give an injection or vaccine safely, and what do you document afterward?

What they are checking: Whether they know the rights of medication administration and record lot number, site and patient response.

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The full job description

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Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Positions are generally scheduled Monday- Friday, between 7am – 6pm . Full and Part time positions available. Primary Location- Aurora St. Luke's Medical Offices- 2801 W Kinnickinnic River Parkway. Some positions require travel within the Greater Milwaukee Area. Pay Range: $21.85 - $34.35 Why Advocate Health: When you join Advocate Aurora Health, you are joining one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems , serving communities across Illinois and Wisconsin with a strong commitment to equity, excellence, and whole-person care. At Advocate Aurora Health we are redefining how, when, and where care is delivered—bringing human kindness to every step of the health journey. Guided by our Purpose, “From discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care – for you, for us, for all,” we are committed to lifting everyone up, thinking boldly together, and creating spaces where all belong and can thrive. What Will You Do: Positions are generally scheduled Monday- Friday, between 7am – 6pm . Full and Part time positions available. Some positions require travel within the Greater Milwaukee Area. 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. Where You Will Work : • Main location: Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Offices • 2801 W Kinnickinnic River Parkway with additional support at Greater Milwaukee Area locations as needed (position specific) We are Looking For: Required Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED required. • 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 . • Phlebotomy preferred. Being Part of Something Bigger At Advocate Health, your work matters—to patients, teammates, and the communities we serve. If you are passionate about care, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference every day, we would love to grow with you. 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. Apply today and help us redefine care—for all. 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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