LPN SPECIALIST FLOAT OR MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST FLOAT - FULL TIME

Watson-Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson-Clinic in Lakeland, FL is seeking an LPN or Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced primary care setting. You will triage patient needs by phone, administer medications and injections, educate patients and families, and help maintain accurate medical records.

Ideal candidates hold an active Florida LPN license or completed Medical Assistant program with BLS; supervision will involve assisting physicians with procedures and ensuring smooth flow of the office.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing or Medical Assistant program.
• Active Florida LPN license required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates patient needs by telephone triage.
• Administers medications including injections and documents provided.
• Identifies education needs and provides patient education.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate documentation in patient medical records.
• Facilitates patient flow to support physician office operations.
• Assists physicians with medical office procedures.
• Maintains the integrity of the office.

Skills

Telephone triage

Medication administration

Patient education

Emergency response

Medical office procedures

Documentation

Education

Active Florida LPN license

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

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

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

Additional Qualification: 1 Year experience in primary care setting. Current BLS certification or to be completed within three months of employment.