Medical Assistant or LPN

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a passionate Medical Assistant or LPN to provide outstanding customer service in Tampa, FL. This full-time role involves patient care responsibilities, including managing medical records and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have relevant certifications and a commitment to patient care excellence.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match and yearly contribution

Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

Community discounts

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Approved Medical Assistant Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred 2 years experience as Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient histories and routine lab procedures.
• Creates and maintains patient electronic medical records (EMR).
• Follows up on test orders and reports results to provider and patient.

Skills

Clinical skills

Administrative skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

High School or Equivalent

Technical Medical Assistant

Job description

BayCare is currently in search of our newest **Medical Assistant** or **LPN** who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. BayCare’s top priority is the health and well-being of our communities as Tampa Bay's leading multi-specialty group with more than 600 providers practicing 45 specialties in over 175 outpatient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and west central Florida regions.

**Position Details:**

+ **Location:** Tampa, FL

+ **Status:** Full Time (non-exempt)

+ **Shift:** 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday

BayCare is all about making the most of your life and loving your career. BayCare provides an array of benefits to help you meet the daily challenges of balancing all aspects of your life and career goals.

+ Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ 401k match and additional yearly contribution

+ Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

+ Community discounts and more

**AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!**

The Medical Assistant / LPN is responsible for:

+ Responsible for patient histories, routine lab procedures and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab

+ Follows up on test orders and reports results to provider and patient, provides and maintains patient education materials, maintains medical equipment, and orders clinical supplies

+ Creates and maintains patient electronic medical record (EMR)

+ Complies with all applicable regulatory agency regulations

+ Performs other duties as assigned

**Required Certification and Licensure:**

+ BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire and

+ Approved Medical Assistant Certification required within 6 months of hire date or proof of active license/certification

+ **Or one of the following:**

+ EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

+ NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician);

+ Paramedic

+ LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

If you are not a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, NREMT, FL licensed EMT, FL licensed Paramedic or Florida Licensed Practical Nurse, and you are hired for this position, you acknowledge the requirement to obtain your Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA from AMT, NRMA or NRCMA), test within 90 days of employment and pass within 6 months of employment. Failure to obtain certification will result in termination of employment.

**Education:**

+ Required High School or Equivalent

+ Preferred Technical Medical Assistant

**Experience:**

+ Preferred 2 years Medical Assistant

**Skills for Success:**

+ Clinical skills appropriate to position

+ Administrative and clerical skills

+ Work independently and with a team

+ Customer service and critical thinking skills

+ Equipment use and maintenance appropriate for position

+ Organizational and time management skills

+ Computer skills appropriate to position

+ Medical terminology use and understanding

+ Written and verbal communication skills

_Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_

**Position** Medical Assistant or LPN

**Location** Tampa | Physician Practice - Med Office | Full Time

**Req ID** null