LPN/MA Specialist — Patient Care & Clinic Operations

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL is seeking an LPN or Medical Assistant for a full-time role providing basic medical and nursing care, patient comfort, and health discussions. You will report patient status to RNs and providers and support the physician's procedures in an active clinic setting.

The position emphasizes telephone triage, medication administration, patient education, and timely scheduling. BLS is required or obtained within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program with an active Florida LPN license.
• For Medical Assistant track: high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited MA program or 1 year MA experience.
• Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate patient needs by telephone triage.
• Administer medication including injections; document medication given or prescribed by ordering physician as required.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide instruction.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies as appropriate.
• Document information in patient medical records per Clinical Services policies.
• Facilitate the flow of patients to maintain office efficiency.
• Assist the physician with medical office procedures.
• Maintain the integrity of the office.
• Assist with hospital procedures and/or surgeries and coordinate scheduling.

Skills

Telephone triage

Medication administration

Patient education

Emergency response

Education

LPN license (Florida)

Medical Assistant certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL is seeking an LPN or Medical Assistant for a full-time role providing basic medical and nursing care, patient comfort, and health discussions. You will report patient status to RNs and providers and support the physician's procedures in an active clinic setting.

The position emphasizes telephone triage, medication administration, patient education, and timely scheduling. BLS is required or obtained within 90 days.