LPN Specialist Or Medical Assistant Specialist Float - Full Time

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL is seeking an LPN or Medical Assistant to provide basic medical and nursing care, ensure patient comfort, and communicate patient status to RNs and providers. The role includes telephone triage, medication administration, patient education, and support for physician procedures.

The ideal candidate is licensed as an LPN in Florida or a certified Medical Assistant with relevant clinical experience, and possesses familiarity with office-based medical procedures and

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing and possess active Florida LPN license.
• High school diploma or GED with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA work experience within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates patient needs via telephone triage.
• Administers medications including injections and documents as required.
• Identifies education needs and provides instruction to patients and families.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate medical records per Clinical Services policies.
• Facilitates patient flow and assists physicians with procedures.

Skills

LPN

Medical assistant

Telephone triage

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

LPN — Florida license

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Full-time 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.