ENT LPN/Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Procedures

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL seeks an LPN or Medical Assistant to provide basic medical and nursing care, support patient comfort, and discuss health care with patients. You will report patient status to RNs and providers and assist with office and procedural flow.

The ideal candidate has an active Florida LPN license or MA credential, with preferred experience in a medical facility and gyn-oncology exposure. A focus on documentation, patient education, and emergency response is essential.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing program and hold an active Florida LPN license or be eligible.
• Preferred experience in a medical health care facility; gyn-oncology experience is a plus.
• If pursuing Medical Assistant track, completion of an accredited MA program or 1 year of MA work within 2 years.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate patient needs by telephone triage and route to appropriate care.
• Administer medications, including injections, and document as required.
• Provide patient and family education on health care and care plans.
• Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately to protect patient safety.
• Document information in patient medical records following policy.
• Facilitate patient flow to maintain office efficiency and physician workflow.
• Assist physicians with medical office procedures and maintain office integrity.
• Coordinate scheduling for hospital procedures and surgeries as needed.

Skills

Telephone triage

Medication administration

Patient education

Emergency response

Medical office procedures

Documentation

Office workflow coordination

Education

Practical Nursing diploma (LPN)

Medical Assistant certification/education

Job description

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL seeks an LPN or Medical Assistant to provide basic medical and nursing care, support patient comfort, and discuss health care with patients. You will report patient status to RNs and providers and assist with office and procedural flow.

The ideal candidate has an active Florida LPN license or MA credential, with preferred experience in a medical facility and gyn-oncology exposure. A focus on documentation, patient education, and emergency response is essential.