Licensed Practical Nurse /Medical Assistant | Heart and Vascular Surgery - Halifax | Day Shift | Full-time
About The Position
This position provides patient-centered clinical care in a physician office setting within Heart and Vascular Surgery. Licensed Practical Nurses measure and record vital signs, room patients, prepare them for examinations and procedures, assist healthcare providers, support patients during examinations, maintain medical supply inventory, and stock exam rooms. They also administer medications, process patient phone calls according to practice protocols, instruct patients about healthcare and treatments, and provide healthcare providers with information about patients’ health status. LPNs may be required to float to other Family Medicine practices as needed for staffing. Medical Assistants provide patient care in a physician’s office under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician. Clinical work must be within the scope of a Medical Assistant under Florida Statutes 458.3485 and UFHP Clinical Policy and Procedure. Medical Assistants may also perform clerical, insurance, and medical record functions. They may be required to float to other Family Medicine practices as needed for staffing.
Requirements
- For the LPN role, hold a current LPN license eligible for practice in Florida.
- For the Medical Assistant role, graduate from an accredited course of study as a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant; listed accredited certifications include AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, and AMT.
- An EMT license may be used in lieu of Medical Assistant certification.
- Maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification from AHA or Red Cross, or obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.
- Successfully complete the medication test within 30 days of hire.
- Display initiative and the ability to multitask.
- Have strong patient/customer service, verbal communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- For the Medical Assistant role, be able to assume additional responsibilities.
- One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience is preferred for LPNs.
- One year of direct patient care experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred for Medical Assistants.
Nice To Haves
- One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience for LPNs.
- One year of direct patient care experience in an ambulatory care setting for Medical Assistants.
Responsibilities
- Measure and record patients’ vital signs.
- Place patients in exam rooms and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
- Assist healthcare providers with examinations and procedures and support patients during examinations.
- Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
- Administer medications.
- Process patient phone calls according to practice protocols.
- Instruct patients about healthcare and treatments.
- Provide healthcare providers with information about patients’ health status.
- Provide patient care within a Medical Assistant’s permitted scope and under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician.
- Perform clerical, insurance, and medical record functions as applicable.
- Float to other Family Medicine practices as needed for staffing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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