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

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic seeks a qualified LPN or Medical Assistant to support daily clinical operations. The role includes telephone triage, administration of medications and injections, patient education, and assisting physicians with procedures in a busy Lakeland clinic.

Must have an active Florida LPN license or completed MA program with certification where applicable, with strong clinical and documentation skills to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing with active Florida LPN license.
• Preferred: experience in a medical facility as an LPN or MA.
• High school diploma or GED with accredited MA program or recent MA experience; MA cert within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Triages patient needs via telephone and documents accordingly.
• Administers medications/injections and records in patient chart.
• Identifies education needs and provides patient/family instruction.
• Recognizes emergencies and responds per office protocols.
• Maintains medical records and supports physician procedures.
• Facilitates patient flow and office operations to keep clinic efficient.

Skills

Telephone triage

Medication administration

Patient education

Emergency response

Medical office procedures

Patient flow facilitation

Education

LPN license (Florida)

Practical Nursing diploma

Medical Assistant certificate

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.