LPN/Medical Assistant | Specialties - Ocala Heath Brook | Day | Full-Time
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides patient care in a physician's office setting under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician. Clinical skills performed are 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. May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing. The Licensed Practical Nurse will focus on providing high-level, patient-centered care in a physician office setting by measuring and recording vital signs, placing patients in exam rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures, assisting the health care provider with exams/procedures, providing patient support during exams, maintaining medical supply inventory and stocking exam rooms. The LPN will also provide patient care by administering medications, processing patient phone calls per practice protocols, instructing patients regarding health care and treatments, and providing health care provider with information pertaining to patients' health status. May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing.
Requirements
- Must meet requirements as a Medical Assistant or LPN
- Graduate of an accredited course of study as a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant; Accredited MA certifications include, but are not limited to, AAMA, RMA, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, and AMT.
- Must possess and maintain current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) required or must be obtained within first ninety days of employment.
- Must maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR).
- Licensure must be secured through the AHA or Red Cross
- Graduate of an accredited school or training program for Licensed Practical Nursing.
- Current licensure by the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR).
- Must successfully complete medication test within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of direct patient care experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred.
- Person should display initiative, have the ability to multitask, and be able to assume additional responsibilities.
- Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member is essential.
- One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
- Person should display initiative and have the ability to multitask.
- Outstanding patient/customer service skills, verbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving skills are required for the ideal candidate.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care in a physician's office setting
- Perform clinical skills within the scope of a Medical Assistant as defined by Florida Statutes 458.3485 and UFHP Clinical Policy and Procedure
- Perform clerical, insurance, and medical record functions
- Measure and record vital signs
- Place patients in exam rooms
- Prepare patients for exams/procedures
- Assist the health care provider with exams/procedures
- Provide patient support during exams
- Maintain medical supply inventory and stocking exam rooms
- Administer medications
- Process patient phone calls per practice protocols
- Instruct patients regarding health care and treatments
- Provide health care provider with information pertaining to patients' health status
- Float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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