Care Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin
Care assistant jobs in Wisconsin concentrate in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and hospital systems, with steady demand at both entry-level and experienced tiers. The busiest hiring markets are Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where large employers such as Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Aspirus have ongoing openings for care assistants. Memory care support, post-acute rehabilitation assistance, and personal care aide roles are the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerAdvocate Aurora Health
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring68
Work type96% On-site
Top credentialBLS Certification
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Medical Assistant - Primary Care
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Kenosha Community Health Center
Medical Assistant - Primary Care
Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Child Care Assistant
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School District of Luck
Child Care Assistant
Luck, Wisconsin
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Acute care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - hospitalist Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
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Advocate Aurora Health
Acute care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - hospitalist Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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APRN – NP or Physician Assistant: Primary Care Provider – Employer Health Clinic
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Froedtert & MCW
APRN – NP or Physician Assistant: Primary Care Provider – Employer Health Clinic
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
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APRN – NP or Physician Assistant: Primary Care Provider – Employer Health Clinic Primary Care
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Froedtert & MCW
APRN – NP or Physician Assistant: Primary Care Provider – Employer Health Clinic Primary Care
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
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Medical Assistant - Primary Care
Kenosha Community Health Center·Kenosha, Wisconsin
Job functions:
$20 - $23/hr
CPR Certification
51-200 employees
Job Description
Kenosha Community Health Center is hiring a Medical Assistant for its 22nd Avenue location to support its Medical Providers.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant (MA) has a vital role within the KCHC/Pillar Health integrated care team model. As a key assistant to an assigned care provider(s), the MA ensures a well-prepared, patient and family centered, safe, timely and efficient office visit. The MA works in the context of a care team that is co-managed by the Medical Provider and the Registered Nurse-Care Coordinator (RNCC) to ensure effective management of a patient panel using proactive and planned care goals while also coordinating the care team necessary to achieve them. The MA will perform delegated clinical, clerical, and administrative duties within the supervising physician’s scope of practice consistent with the MA’s education, training, and experience. Such duties shall be active and continuous but shall not necessarily require the physical presence of the supervising physician at the time and place that the services are rendered. The MA may receive duties delegated by the RNCC.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem from time to time.
PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES
Maintenance of a Safe and Functional Clinic Environment
- Performs clinic opening procedures at the start of each clinic day to ensure it is prepared for the planned patient care.
- Performs exam room turnover between patients to ensure the room is clean, and contains equipment and supplies required for the next scheduled visit.
- Performs terminal cleaning and restocking at the end of the day and as needed based on volume.
- Maintains general facility integrity and cleanliness in accordance with environment of care standards.
- Applies infection control practices including but not limited to hand hygiene, isolation and masking requirements, cleaning, and sterilization procedures.
- Participates in the maintenance of supply par level stocking and reordering.
- Ensures clinical equipment and instruments are in good working order and maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
Pre-visit Planning
- Reviews daily schedule and patient records for anticipated screening, needs, or other issues to be addressed during the visit.
- Ensures availability of required patient information required during the planned visit. Collects information that is missing before the provider visits.
Patient Flow Management
- Facilitates flow of the patient visit to maintain an on-time patient schedule and efficiency of care for scheduled appointment length and purpose.
- Greets patient and family members applying customer service standards in all interactions. Ensure privacy and comfort in preparation for the provider visit.
- Performs complete patient rooming process including documentation of general and age specific data, vial signs, and other measurements.
- Ensures pre-visit documentation for provider to complete the visit based on screenings or other requirements.
- Complete medication reconciliation and pend refills as needed.
- Follow up on overdue labs per policy.
- Listening to provider’s voicemail at the beginning of every shift, midday and one hour before the end of each shift. Responsible for returning all calls to the patient to answer their concerns or if unable to answer patient concerns, bring them to provider or RNCC.
Medical Assisting During Patient Visit
- Assists medical provider with patient examinations, treatments, tests, and procedures utilizing appropriate clean or sterile techniques.
- Documents accurately according to PCHM standards.
- Reinforces instructions and ensures patient is provided with an after visit summary.
- Provides reinforcement and instructs patient and/or family regarding follow-up for continued testing, referrals, and next visit.
- Schedules patient for next visit as directed.
Medication Administration
- Administers ordered injections and immunizations in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Documents medication administration in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Ensures immunization information properly reflected in the Wisconsin Immunization Registry.
- Properly obtains and constitutes medications and vaccinations from medication room/area ensuring documentation of appropriate sign-out.
- Completes daily checks for medication and sample drug outdates. Documents on designated form.
Diagnostic Testing
- Assisting with and perform diagnostic testing.
- Obtains specimens for routine laboratory procedures, such as urinalysis and simple blood tests and cultures.
- Assist in collection of specimens during medical procedures.
- Labels and prepares specimens for shipping.
- Performs approved point of care tests.
- Performs TB tests.
- Obtains 12 Lead EKGs.
- Participates in CLIA and OSHA compliance and monitoring.
- Perform visual acuity tests.
- Assist with audiometric testing.
Effective Teamwork and Communication
- Actively participates in daily huddles to plan activities and resources for the day.
- Participates in pre-visit planning activities with assigned provider, RNCC, and other care team members.
- Communicates anticipated bottlenecks and delays in the daily schedule; works with team to adapt to get back on track.
SECONDARY TASKS AND DUTIES
Perform other related duties as required, which include but are not limited to:
- Participation in quality improvement and management activities.
- Work on KCHC Quality Collaborative, as needed.
- Understand procedure and diagnosis coding.
- Keep medical records in accordance with procedures and forms.
- Follow principles of medical ethics for medical assistant and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Recognize and use medical terminology.
- Additional duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Maintain a safe and functioning clinic environment.
- Pre-visit planning.
- Patient flow management.
- Medical assisting during the patient visit.
- Medication administration.
- Diagnostic testing.
- Effective communication and team behaviors.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate from a Medical Assistant Program Required
- Must produce official school diploma or transcripts
- Must obtain Certified Medical Assistant status within six months of hire and maintain certification
- Must maintain CPR certification
Physical/Environmental
- Must be current on all ACIP immunizations & PPD status
WORK SCHEDULE
Open availability to work between 32 - 40 hours during clinic operating hours. Clinics generally operate Monday – Thursday, 7 am – 7 pm, Friday, 7 am – 5 pm, and Saturday, 7 am – 3 pm.
WHAT WE OFFER
As a full-time employee, you will receive an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your qualifying dependents, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program, Pet Insurance, Employee Savings and Discount Program, 403(b), Paid Time Off, including Holidays. Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Annual salary to commensurate with experience.
Learn more about us at www.pillarhealthcare.org.
Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Kenosha Community Health Center
Medical Assistant - Primary Care
Kenosha, Wisconsin
New 20h ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
$20 - $23/hr
CPR Certification
Job Description
Kenosha Community Health Center is hiring a Medical Assistant for its 22nd Avenue location to support its Medical Providers.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant (MA) has a vital role within the KCHC/Pillar Health integrated care team model. As a key assistant to an assigned care provider(s), the MA ensures a well-prepared, patient and family centered, safe, timely and efficient office visit. The MA works in the context of a care team that is co-managed by the Medical Provider and the Registered Nurse-Care Coordinator (RNCC) to ensure effective management of a patient panel using proactive and planned care goals while also coordinating the care team necessary to achieve them. The MA will perform delegated clinical, clerical, and administrative duties within the supervising physician’s scope of practice consistent with the MA’s education, training, and experience. Such duties shall be active and continuous but shall not necessarily require the physical presence of the supervising physician at the time and place that the services are rendered. The MA may receive duties delegated by the RNCC.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem from time to time.
PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES
Maintenance of a Safe and Functional Clinic Environment
- Performs clinic opening procedures at the start of each clinic day to ensure it is prepared for the planned patient care.
- Performs exam room turnover between patients to ensure the room is clean, and contains equipment and supplies required for the next scheduled visit.
- Performs terminal cleaning and restocking at the end of the day and as needed based on volume.
- Maintains general facility integrity and cleanliness in accordance with environment of care standards.
- Applies infection control practices including but not limited to hand hygiene, isolation and masking requirements, cleaning, and sterilization procedures.
- Participates in the maintenance of supply par level stocking and reordering.
- Ensures clinical equipment and instruments are in good working order and maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
Pre-visit Planning
- Reviews daily schedule and patient records for anticipated screening, needs, or other issues to be addressed during the visit.
- Ensures availability of required patient information required during the planned visit. Collects information that is missing before the provider visits.
Patient Flow Management
- Facilitates flow of the patient visit to maintain an on-time patient schedule and efficiency of care for scheduled appointment length and purpose.
- Greets patient and family members applying customer service standards in all interactions. Ensure privacy and comfort in preparation for the provider visit.
- Performs complete patient rooming process including documentation of general and age specific data, vial signs, and other measurements.
- Ensures pre-visit documentation for provider to complete the visit based on screenings or other requirements.
- Complete medication reconciliation and pend refills as needed.
- Follow up on overdue labs per policy.
- Listening to provider’s voicemail at the beginning of every shift, midday and one hour before the end of each shift. Responsible for returning all calls to the patient to answer their concerns or if unable to answer patient concerns, bring them to provider or RNCC.
Medical Assisting During Patient Visit
- Assists medical provider with patient examinations, treatments, tests, and procedures utilizing appropriate clean or sterile techniques.
- Documents accurately according to PCHM standards.
- Reinforces instructions and ensures patient is provided with an after visit summary.
- Provides reinforcement and instructs patient and/or family regarding follow-up for continued testing, referrals, and next visit.
- Schedules patient for next visit as directed.
Medication Administration
- Administers ordered injections and immunizations in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Documents medication administration in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Ensures immunization information properly reflected in the Wisconsin Immunization Registry.
- Properly obtains and constitutes medications and vaccinations from medication room/area ensuring documentation of appropriate sign-out.
- Completes daily checks for medication and sample drug outdates. Documents on designated form.
Diagnostic Testing
- Assisting with and perform diagnostic testing.
- Obtains specimens for routine laboratory procedures, such as urinalysis and simple blood tests and cultures.
- Assist in collection of specimens during medical procedures.
- Labels and prepares specimens for shipping.
- Performs approved point of care tests.
- Performs TB tests.
- Obtains 12 Lead EKGs.
- Participates in CLIA and OSHA compliance and monitoring.
- Perform visual acuity tests.
- Assist with audiometric testing.
Effective Teamwork and Communication
- Actively participates in daily huddles to plan activities and resources for the day.
- Participates in pre-visit planning activities with assigned provider, RNCC, and other care team members.
- Communicates anticipated bottlenecks and delays in the daily schedule; works with team to adapt to get back on track.
SECONDARY TASKS AND DUTIES
Perform other related duties as required, which include but are not limited to:
- Participation in quality improvement and management activities.
- Work on KCHC Quality Collaborative, as needed.
- Understand procedure and diagnosis coding.
- Keep medical records in accordance with procedures and forms.
- Follow principles of medical ethics for medical assistant and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Recognize and use medical terminology.
- Additional duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Maintain a safe and functioning clinic environment.
- Pre-visit planning.
- Patient flow management.
- Medical assisting during the patient visit.
- Medication administration.
- Diagnostic testing.
- Effective communication and team behaviors.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate from a Medical Assistant Program Required
- Must produce official school diploma or transcripts
- Must obtain Certified Medical Assistant status within six months of hire and maintain certification
- Must maintain CPR certification
Physical/Environmental
- Must be current on all ACIP immunizations & PPD status
WORK SCHEDULE
Open availability to work between 32 - 40 hours during clinic operating hours. Clinics generally operate Monday – Thursday, 7 am – 7 pm, Friday, 7 am – 5 pm, and Saturday, 7 am – 3 pm.
WHAT WE OFFER
As a full-time employee, you will receive an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your qualifying dependents, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program, Pet Insurance, Employee Savings and Discount Program, 403(b), Paid Time Off, including Holidays. Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Annual salary to commensurate with experience.
Learn more about us at www.pillarhealthcare.org.
Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Milwaukee
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1 jobNew Richmond
1 jobPelican Lake
1 jobSpring Valley
1 jobStevens Point
1 jobPleasant Prairie
1 jobCare Assistant Job Market in Wisconsin
A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Advocate Aurora Health13
- Cornerstone Caregiving9
- Mayo Clinic8
- SSM Health7
- Froedtert & MCW7
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care assistant jobs across Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check clearance required for all direct-care positions
- High school diploma or GED recognized by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- Current CPR and first aid certification from an accredited provider
- Completion of a Wisconsin-approved nurse aide training program or equivalent
- Ability to assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and mobility
- Experience with electronic health records or willingness to learn employer systems
Care Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care assistant in Wisconsin?
Most care assistant roles in Wisconsin require completing a state-approved nurse aide training program and passing the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation, administered through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Successful candidates are listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry, which employers check before hiring. Some positions, particularly in home care or assisted living, hire candidates who are actively enrolled in training, allowing you to work while completing certification.
Which companies hire care assistants in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin care assistant roles are posted by Advocate Aurora Health, Cornerstone Caregiving, and Mayo Clinic and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's dense network of independent skilled nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and regional health systems means openings appear statewide, not just in the largest cities.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most care assistant jobs?
Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison have the most care assistant openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee's concentration of hospital systems and long-term care campuses drives the largest share of postings, while Madison's university medical center and growing senior population sustain consistent demand, and Green Bay's regional health network and assisted living growth account for activity in the northeast part of the state.
Are there remote care assistant jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Care assistant work is hands-on by nature, requiring in-person support with daily living activities, so the vast majority of roles are fully on-site. About 4% of care assistant openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be care coordination or telephonic support roles rather than direct personal care positions.
How can I get hired as a care assistant in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a Wisconsin-approved nurse aide training program, many of which are offered free or subsidized by employers such as Froedtert Health and UW Health in exchange for a commitment to work after certification. Large assisted living operators and home health agencies across the state regularly hire candidates as temporary or provisional aides while training is in progress. Lateral moves from roles such as dietary aide, housekeeping, or patient transport within the same facility are also a common door into direct care work.
Where can I find and apply to care assistant jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to care assistant jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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