LPN Specialist Specialist Float Or Medical Assistant Specialist Float - Full Time

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL seeks an LPN or Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced primary care setting.

The ideal candidate will administer medications, perform triage by phone, assist physicians, document care, and educate patients while maintaining accurate records and office flow.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program and possess an active Florida LPN license.
• High school diploma or GED; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA work experience within the last 2 years; MA certification within 90 days.
• Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate patient needs via telephone triage.
• Administer medications including injections; document as required.
• Identify patient education needs and provide instruction.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies as appropriate.
• Maintain and document medical records per Clinical Services policies.
• Facilitate patient flow and assist physicians in procedures.
• Maintain office integrity and assist with general duties.

Skills

Telephone triage

Medication administration

Patient education

Emergency response

Office coordination

Education

Practical Nursing program graduate (LPN)

Florida LPN license

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Medical Assistant Certification (within 90 days)

BLS certification (within 90 days)

1 year MA experience (preferred)

Job description

Full-time 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.