Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant | Family Medicine | Day Shift | Full-time
About The Position
This role supports a Family Medicine Residency Program in a fast-paced physician office setting, offering experience in patient care, medical education, and the full spectrum of family medicine. The workplace emphasizes collaborative, patient-first care. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient-centered care by taking and recording vital signs, rooming and preparing patients for exams and procedures, assisting providers, supporting patients during exams, maintaining supplies, administering medications, processing patient phone calls according to practice protocols, instructing patients about health care and treatments, and sharing information about patients’ health status with providers. The LPN may be required to float to other Family Medicine practices for staffing. The Medical Assistant provides care in a physician’s office under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician. Clinical tasks must be within the scope defined by Florida Statutes 458.3485 and UFHP Clinical Policy and Procedure. The Medical Assistant may also perform clerical, insurance, and medical-record functions and may be required to float to other Family Medicine practices for staffing. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Requirements
- LPN candidates must be licensed and eligible to practice in Florida.
- Medical Assistant candidates must graduate from an accredited Certified or Registered Medical Assistant course of study; listed accredited certifications include AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, and AMT.
- An EMT license may be used in lieu of a Medical Assistant certification.
- Current LPN licensure eligible for practice in Florida, or current Medical Assistant certification or registration, is required.
- AHA or Red Cross Basic Life Support (CPR) is required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment; it must be kept current.
- Successfully complete the medication test within 30 days of hire.
- Display initiative and the ability to multitask.
- Strong patient/customer service, verbal clarity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are required for the ideal LPN candidate.
- Medical Assistant candidates must be able to assume additional responsibilities and demonstrate problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
Nice To Haves
- One year of ambulatory-care or hospital experience for LPN candidates is preferred.
- One year of direct patient-care experience in an ambulatory-care setting for Medical Assistant candidates is preferred.
Responsibilities
- For the LPN: Measure and record vital signs and place patients in exam rooms.
- For the LPN: Prepare patients for exams and procedures, assist the health care provider, and support patients during exams.
- For the LPN: Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
- For the LPN: Administer medications, process patient calls according to practice protocols, and instruct patients about health care and treatments.
- For the LPN: Provide the health care provider with information about patients’ health status.
- For the LPN and Medical Assistant: Float to other Family Medicine practices for staffing, as needed.
- For the Medical Assistant: Provide patient care in a physician’s office under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician, within the applicable scope of practice.
- For the Medical Assistant: Perform clerical, insurance, and medical-record functions as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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