Medical Assistant, Family Practice

Job overview

The Medical Assistant, Family Practice role is onsite in Milwaukee, WI, with hours Monday 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; the posting says holidays are not required. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the Primary Care department at Progressive Community Health Centers, whose mission is to improve community health and quality of life through culturally competent care. Working under the Practice Manager, the medical assistant supports clinicians with patient examinations and treatment. The role contributes to patient care by preparing rooms and patients, collecting clinical information and specimens, performing listed procedures, and helping maintain patient flow and confidentiality.

What you'll do

• Inform scheduled patients of delays
• anticipate patient assessment and monitoring needs
• greet, assess, and interview patients
• obtain histories and vital signs
• review medications, allergies, and chief complaints
• act as liaison between provider and patient
• prepare and assist patients for examinations and treatment
• perform listed clinical tasks including phlebotomy, specimen collection, injections and immunizations, EKGs, point-of-care testing, nebulizer treatments, and medication administration
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

family practice

primary care

patient intake

vital signs

phlebotomy

specimen collection

injections and immunizations

ekg

milwaukee wi

progressive community health centers

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting specifies weekday hours and states that holiday work is not required; vaccination proof is mandatory before orientation.

About the employer

Progressive Community Health Centers, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.