LPN SPECIALIST OR MEDICAL ASISTANT SPECIALIST - FULL TIME
About The Position
The LPN Specialist or Medical Assistant Specialist provides basic medical and nursing care, promotes patient comfort, discusses health care with patients, and reports patient status to registered nurses and providers. Candidates must qualify as either an LPN or a Medical Assistant. The role supports patient care through 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. The position also involves maintaining the integrity of the office.
Requirements
- For the LPN Specialist path: graduate from an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
- For the LPN Specialist path: possess an active Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license.
- For the LPN Specialist path: have one year of experience or training in a medical health care facility as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- For the Medical Assistant Specialist path: have a high school diploma or GED.
- For the Medical Assistant Specialist path: complete an accredited Medical Assistant program or have one year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last two years.
- For the Medical Assistant Specialist path: obtain Medical Assistant Certification within 90 days of employment.
- For the Medical Assistant Specialist path: hold current BLS certification or complete it within the first 90 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate patient needs through telephone triage.
- Administer medication, including injections, and document medication 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
