LPN SPECIALIST FLOAT OR MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST FLOAT - FULL TIME

WATSON CLINIC LLP • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The LPN Specialist Float or Medical Assistant Specialist Float supports clinical services in a physician’s office. The role involves telephone triage, medication administration and documentation, patient and family education, responding to emergencies, maintaining accurate medical records, facilitating patient flow, and assisting physicians with office procedures. Candidates must be an LPN or a Medical Assistant.

For the LPN Specialist track, applicants must graduate from an accredited school of Practical Nursing and hold an active Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license. Experience or training in a medical health care facility as an LPN is preferred.

For the Medical Assistant Specialist track, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and complete an accredited Medical Assistant program or have one year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last two years. Medical Assistant certification and current BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment if not already held. One year of primary care experience is also listed as an additional qualification.

Requirements

• Must be an LPN or a Medical Assistant.
• LPN Specialist: Graduate from an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
• LPN Specialist: Hold an active Florida license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Medical Assistant Specialist: High school diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Specialist: Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last two years.
• Medical Assistant Specialist: Obtain Medical Assistant certification within 90 days of employment.
• Medical Assistant Specialist: Hold current BLS certification or complete it within the first 90 days of employment.
• Medical Assistant Specialist: One year of experience in a primary care setting.

Nice To Haves

• LPN Specialist: Experience or training in a medical health care facility as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate patient needs through telephone triage.
• Administer medications, including injections, and document medications given or prescribed by the ordering physician as required.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide instruction.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations as appropriate.
• Follow Clinical Services policies and procedures when documenting information in patients’ medical records.
• Facilitate patient flow to maintain the integrity of the physician’s office.
• Assist the physician with medical office procedures.
• Maintain the integrity of the office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED