Medical Assistant/LPN - Primary Care -Guidewell

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting with patient care management and executing administrative and clinical procedures. The position provides exceptional medical care that meets each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs. Responsibilities include providing administrative/clinical assistance to physicians/mid-level practitioners/nurses/patients while adhering to a prescribed treatment plan in accordance with established policies and procedures. The person in this position works under general supervision, is responsible for various shifts, may be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

For the LPN role, the Licensed Practical Nurse performs selected nursing acts in the care of the ill, injured, or infirm patient under the direction of the Physician. This role also works under general supervision, is responsible for various shifts, may be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program or Graduation from a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces preferred.
• Must be certified/registered by day of hire or transfer with one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified or American Medical Technologist (AMT) Registered with an Active Membership or NCMA National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) or National Health Career Association (NHA) or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP-NRCMA) or AMCA-American Medical Certification Association certification.
• BLS through American Heart Association is required within 30 days of employment/transfer.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law, medical ethics, human relations and patient education.
• Skills and ability in administrative and clinical medical assisting.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through written and/or verbal communication.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform EKGs and obtain accurate blood pressure readings.
• Graduate of Practical Nursing program is required (LPN role).
• Current License as a LPN in the State of Florida (LPN role).
• BLS through American Heart Association required (LPN role).
• Ability to read and understand the English language.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Knowledge of clinical and/or surgical operations and documentation.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.
• Proficient with Computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills verbally and written.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program or Graduation from a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care management.
• Executes administrative and clinical procedures.
• Provides exceptional medical care that meets each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs.
• Provides administrative/clinical assistance to physicians/mid-level practitioners/nurses/patients while adhering to a prescribed treatment plan in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs selected nursing acts in the care of the ill, injured, or infirm patient under the direction of the Physician (LPN role).
• May be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

What This Job Offers

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