LPN/MA Float Specialist — Patient Care & Med Admin

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic in Lakeland, FL is seeking an LPN or Medical Assistant to provide basic medical and nursing care, ensure patient comfort, and communicate with providers about patient status.

Responsibilities include telephone triage, administering medications, documenting care, educating patients and families, and supporting the physician's office workflow in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing and possess an active Florida LPN license.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA work experience within the last 2 years; MA certification within 90 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates patient needs by telephone triage.
• Administers medication including injections; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physician as required.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
• Maintains documentation of patient information in medical records.
• Facilitates patient flow to support physician office operations.
• Assists the physician with medical office procedures.
• Maintains the integrity of the office.

Skills

Telephone triage

Patient care

Medical documentation

Emergency response

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Medical Assistant program certificate

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS certification

Job description

Watson Clinic in Lakeland, FL is seeking an LPN or Medical Assistant to provide basic medical and nursing care, ensure patient comfort, and communicate with providers about patient status.

Responsibilities include telephone triage, administering medications, documenting care, educating patients and families, and supporting the physician's office workflow in a fast-paced clinical setting.