About The Position
This position provides patient-centered care in a physician office setting as either a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA). The LPN measures and records vital signs, rooms patients, prepares them for exams and procedures, assists the health care provider during exams and procedures, supports patients during exams, maintains medical supply inventory, and stocks exam rooms. The LPN also administers medications, processes patient phone calls according to practice protocols, provides patients with health care and treatment instructions, and communicates information about patients' health status to the health care provider. The LPN may be required to float to other Family Medicine practices as needed for staffing. The MA provides patient care under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician. Clinical duties must remain within the scope of a Medical Assistant as defined by Florida Statutes 458.3485 and UFHP Clinical Policy and Procedure. The MA may also perform clerical, insurance, and medical record functions, and may be required to float to other Family Medicine practices as needed for staffing.
Requirements
- For the LPN role, hold a current LPN license and be eligible to practice in Florida.
- For the MA role, graduate from an accredited course of study as a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant; an EMT license may be used in lieu of MA certification.
- For the MA role, maintain current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
- Have or obtain AHA or Red Cross Basic Life Support (CPR) within the first 90 days of employment and maintain current certification.
- Successfully complete the medication test within 30 days of hire.
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to multitask.
- For the MA role, be able to assume additional responsibilities.
- Demonstrate problem-solving ability and teamwork.
- Have outstanding patient/customer service skills and verbal clarity for the LPN role.
Nice To Haves
- One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience for the LPN role.
- One year of direct patient care experience in an ambulatory care setting for the MA role.
Responsibilities
- Measure and record patients' vital signs.
- Place patients in exam rooms and prepare them for exams and procedures.
- Assist health care providers with exams and procedures and support patients during exams.
- Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
- Administer medications.
- Process patient phone calls according to practice protocols.
- Instruct patients regarding health care and treatments.
- Provide health care providers with information about patients' health status.
- Provide patient care as a Medical Assistant under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician and within the defined scope of practice.
- Perform clerical, insurance, and medical record functions as a Medical Assistant.
- Float to other Family Medicine practices as needed for staffing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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