LPN SPECIALIST FLOAT OR MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST FLOAT - FULL TIME

Socket.dev; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Lakeland, FL is seeking an LPN or Medical Assistant to provide basic medical and nursing care and to discuss patient health with them. The role involves reporting patient status to RNs and providers, and ensuring patient comfort in a busy physician’s office.

You will triage calls, assist with procedures, educate patients, and maintain accurate medical records while supporting a smooth clinic workflow. Florida license required and BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Active Florida license as an LPN is required.
• For MA track: high school diploma or GED, MA program completion or 1 year MA experience.
• MA Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates patient needs via telephone triage.
• Administers medications including injections and documents them.
• Identifies education needs and provides instruction.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies as appropriate.
• Documents patient information per Clinical Services policies.
• Facilitates patient flow to maintain office efficiency.
• Assists the physician with office procedures.
• Maintains the integrity of the office.

Skills

Telephone triage

Medication administration

Patient education

Emergency response

Medical records documentation

Office workflow support

Physician support

Education

Practical Nursing program graduate (LPN)

Active Florida LPN license

High school diploma or GED; Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA experience

Medical Assistant Certification within 90 days

Current BLS certification (or within first 90 days)

Job description

Description

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE NEED TO BE AN LPN OR A MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Summary/Objective: Provide basic medical and nursing care. Ensure the comfort of patients, discuss health care with patients, and report status of patients to registered nurses and providers.

Essential Functions

• Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of 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.
• Adheres to the Clinical Services policies and procedures when documenting information patient’s medical records
• Facilitates the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician’s office.
• Assists the physician with medical office procedures.
• Maintain the integrity of the office.

Requirements

LPN Specialist requirements are: Required Education and Experience: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Must possess active Florida license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Preferred Education and Experience: Experience or training in a medical health care facility as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Medical Assistant Specialist Requirements are:

Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last 2 years. Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment.