LPN SPECIALIST SPECIALIST FLOAT OR MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST FLOAT - FULL TIME

Shelby American, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lakeland seeks LPNs and Medical Assistants. Responsibilities include patient triage, medication administration, and assisting physicians. Candidates must have appropriate certifications, solid experience, and a commitment to patient care excellence in a dynamic office environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing school with active Florida license.
• High school diploma/GED and accredited Medical Assistant program completion preferred.
• 1 year of experience in primary care setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates patient needs via telephone triage.
• Administers medication and documents as required.
• Assists physician with medical office procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Telephone triage

Emergency response

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Description

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE NEED 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.