Medical Assistant Jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Medical assistants in Milwaukee are posted at $21.85 to $32.80 an hour across Aurora clinics from the south side to Mayfair Road, and Froedtert is offering sign-on bonuses for clinic MAs. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to get certified.
Current medical assistant Openings in Milwaukee, WI
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Medical Assistant Work in Milwaukee
Almost every outpatient clinic in the Milwaukee metro runs on medical assistants, and the big systems have spread those clinics well beyond their hospitals. Aurora staffs MAs at St. Luke's on the south side, its GI clinic on W Good Hope Rd on the northwest side and its pain management float team on N Mayfair Rd in Wauwatosa. Froedtert hires MAs for specialty clinics at Froedtert Hospital on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus, and Children's Wisconsin staffs pediatric primary care and specialty clinics across the region.
Community clinics add another layer of demand. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin hires health care assistants, its version of the medical assistant role, at clinics such as Mitchell Street on the south side and Lincoln Plaza in West Allis, and pays extra for English-Spanish bilingual staff, a real advantage at south side clinics.
Top Milwaukee Employers Hiring Medical Assistants
These Milwaukee employers hire medical assistants, confirmed on their own careers sites:
- Aurora Health Care - Advocate Health's Aurora clinics hire MAs at St. Luke's, W Good Hope Rd and the Mayfair Road clinics in Wauwatosa.
- Froedtert Hospital - the academic medical center hires medical assistants for specialty clinics such as gastroenterology, with a sign-on bonus.
- Children's Wisconsin - the pediatric health system hires certified medical assistants for its primary care and specialty clinics around the region.
- Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin - the nonprofit clinic network hires health care assistants in Milwaukee and West Allis, with a bilingual pay premium.
Medical Assistant Salaries in Milwaukee
- Entry level: about $20 to $23 an hour for new graduates and uncertified MAs.
- Experienced: roughly $23 to $28 an hour for certified MAs with a few years in clinic.
- Senior: about $28 to $33 an hour for senior MAs and specialty clinic roles at the top of system pay ranges.
These are estimates built from pay posted on employers' own 2026 listings: $21.85 to $32.80 an hour for Aurora medical assistants, and a starting rate of $20.15 an hour plus $1.50 for bilingual staff at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. Certification, specialty and experience move pay the most, and Froedtert has offered a $5,000 sign-on bonus on some clinic MA roles.
How to Become a Medical Assistant in Milwaukee
Wisconsin has no state license for medical assistants. They work under physician delegation, so the state does not register or certify them, but most Milwaukee employers prefer or require national certification: CMA from the AAMA, RMA from AMT or CCMA from NHA. Children's Wisconsin asks for AAMA certification. Milwaukee Area Technical College offers a CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant technical diploma at its Downtown Milwaukee Campus, 33 credits over two semesters. Bryant and Stratton College offers a Medical Assisting associate degree of about two years at its Wauwatosa campus on W Potter Rd.
What the Job Involves
Medical assistants keep a clinic moving. They room patients, take vital signs and health histories, update the electronic health record, give injections and immunizations as delegated, collect specimens, prepare exam rooms and assist providers during procedures. Many also handle front-desk work such as scheduling, check-in and prior authorizations.
Skills Employers Look For
- CMA, RMA or CCMA certification
- BLS for healthcare providers
- Accurate vital signs, injections and specimen collection
- Electronic health record charting
- English-Spanish bilingual ability
- Clear, calm communication with patients and families
Career Path and Advancement
Milwaukee's systems build in steps: Aurora posts an MA I level and Froedtert an MA Senior level that requires certification. From there, MAs move into lead MA, clinic coordinator or practice operations roles. Many use the job as a bridge into nursing through MATC's practical nursing or registered nursing programs while working in a clinic.
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- Registered Nurse Jobs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do medical assistants need a license in Wisconsin?
No. Wisconsin does not license medical assistants; they work under the delegation and supervision of a physician. Most Milwaukee employers still prefer or require national certification such as CMA, RMA or CCMA.
How much do medical assistants make in Milwaukee?
Aurora posts $21.85 to $32.80 an hour for medical assistants in 2026, and community clinics start around $20. Certified MAs in specialty clinics earn toward the top of that range.
How long does medical assistant training take in Milwaukee?
MATC's Medical Assistant diploma is 33 credits over two semesters, and its courses must be finished within 18 months of starting. Bryant and Stratton's associate degree in Wauwatosa takes about two years full time.
Which certification do Milwaukee employers want?
Children's Wisconsin asks for AAMA certification, the CMA, and Froedtert requires a certified or registered credential for its senior MA level. Aurora accepts certification or a mix of training and experience.
Does speaking Spanish help me get hired as a medical assistant?
Yes. Bilingual MAs are in demand at south side and West Allis clinics, and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin pays an extra $1.50 an hour for English-Spanish bilingual health care assistants.
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