Medical Assistant or LPN - Hillsborough Float Team

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match and yearly contribution

Performance bonus

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant or LPN to join our float team serving Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Riverview, Lutz, and Wesley Chapel. This full-time role requires travel to satellite locations with mileage reimbursement and a $2.50/hour travel premium where applicable.

Responsibilities include patient histories, lab procedures, EMR maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Certification or licensure and ongoing education are required, with comprehensive BayCare

Qualifications

• Required High School or Equivalent
• Preferred Technical Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and perform routine lab procedures
• Maintain EMR and patient education materials
• Follow up on test orders and report results
• Order clinical supplies and maintain equipment
• Comply with regulatory agency requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Clinical skills

Administrative skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Equipment handling

Time management

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School or equivalent

Technical Medical Assistant training

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: Float throughout Hillsborough County (Tampa, Riverview, Lutz, Wesley Chapel)

• Status: Full Time (non-exempt)

• Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday

• Float Team: This Full Time position will require travel to satellite locations providing own transportation (submitted, approved mileage reimbursable) throughout Hillsborough County. Sometimes this is with minimal notice. To compensate for the travel expectations, you will receive an additional $2.50/hour above your base rate when working & mileage reimbursement.

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 - Hillsborough Float Team

Location Tampa:St Josephs | Physician Practice - Med Office | Full Time