Medical Assistant or LPN - MLK Peds Residency

BayCare Health System; St. Josephs Cove; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Performance bonus

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Tampa, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant or LPN who delivers exceptional patient service and supports clinical operations. This full-time, 8:00AM–5:00PM position emphasizes patient histories, lab procedures, EMR management, and education to patients and families.

Certification requirements include BLS and CMA/CCMA/RMA or active licensure; EMT, NREMT, Paramedic, or LPN are acceptable alternatives. High school diploma required; tech MA preferred. Great benefits included.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required; CMA/CCMA/RMA or active license within 6 months of hire.
• EMT, NREMT, Paramedic, or LPN may qualify as alternatives.
• High school diploma required; technical medical assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories, perform routine lab procedures, and prepare specimens.
• Follow up on test orders, report results to provider and patient, and educate patients.
• Create and maintain patient EMR; maintain medical equipment and order supplies.
• Comply with applicable regulatory requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Administrative skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Critical thinking

Equipment maintenance

Organizational skills

Time management

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School or Equivalent

Technical Medical Assistant

Job description

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Medical Assistant or LPN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. BayCare’s top priority is the health and well-being of our communities as Tampa Bay's leading multi-specialty group with more than 600 providers practicing 45 specialties in over 175 outpatient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and west central Florida regions.

Position Details

• Location: Tampa, FL
• Status: Full Time (non-exempt)
• Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (May Vary) Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more

The Medical Assistant / LPN Is Responsible For

• Responsible for patient histories, routine lab procedures and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab
• Follows up on test orders and reports results to provider and patient, provides and maintains patient education materials, maintains medical equipment, and orders clinical supplies
• Creates and maintains patient electronic medical record (EMR)
• Complies with all applicable regulatory agency regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required

• Certification and Licensure:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) and
  • Approved Medical Assistant Certification required within 6 months of hire date or proof of active license/certification
  • Or one of the following:
  • • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
    • NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician)
    • Paramedic
    • LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

If you are not a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, NREMT, FL licensed EMT, FL licensed Paramedic or Florida Licensed Practical Nurse, and you are hired for this position, you acknowledge the requirement to obtain your Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA from AMT, NRMA or NRCMA), test within 90 days of employment and pass within 6 months of employment. Failure to obtain certification will result in termination of employment.

Education

• Required High School or Equivalent
• Preferred Technical Medical Assistant

Experience

• Preferred 2 years Medical Assistant

Skills For Success

• Clinical skills appropriate to position
• Administrative and clerical skills
• Work independently and with a team
• Customer service and critical thinking skills
• Equipment use and maintenance appropriate for position
• Organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills appropriate to position
• Medical terminology use and understanding
• Written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled