LPN SPECIALIST OR MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST - INTERNAL MEDICINE - FULL TIME

WATSON CLINIC LLP•Lakeland, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is to provide basic medical and nursing care, ensure the comfort of patients, discuss health care with patients, and report the status of patients to registered nurses and providers.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
Must possess active Florida license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last 2 years.
Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in a medical health care facility as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Gyn-Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage.
Administers medication including injections; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physician as required.
Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction.
Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
Adheres to the Clinical Services policies and procedures when documenting information patient’s medical records
Facilitates the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician’s office.
Assists the physician with medical office procedures.
Maintain the integrity of the office.
Assists with the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician office and assists the physician with medical office procedures as needed.
Assists with hospital procedures and/or surgeries and coordinates scheduling surgical procedures.