Medical Assistant or LPN -Full-Time

Florida Pediatric Associates•Orlando, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Children’s Cardiology Clinic, a Division of Florida Pediatric Associates, is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant or LPN to support compassionate, high-quality cardiac care for pediatric and adult patients. The role works closely with cardiologist Dr. Bhavya Trivedi and the clinic team, providing patient care, assisting with specialized cardiac monitors, and supporting daily clinical operations. The position follows a hybrid clinical and administrative schedule. Clinical days are determined by the physician’s patient-care and procedural calendar and may change based on clinic scheduling needs. On non-clinic days or afternoons, the employee works remotely in a secure environment while maintaining HIPAA guidelines. The role requires flexibility, dependable attendance, and the ability to transition between direct patient care and clinical administrative tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medical Assistant or LPN training program, or equivalent qualifying experience; a certificate must be provided.
One year of Medical Assistant or LPN experience in a medical practice.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage clinical responsibilities independently.
Basic computer proficiency and some familiarity with electronic medical records.
Dependable attendance and ability to adapt to a variable clinical schedule.
Professionalism, punctuality, dependability, enthusiasm, effective communication, and initiative.
Ability to remain organized and professional in a busy clinical environment, recognize when assistance is needed, and follow responsibilities through to completion.
Commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, professional care to pediatric and adult patients and their families.
Prepare for the clinical day by preparing patient intake forms and electronic medical record charts.
Obtain and accurately document brief medical histories, medications, vital signs, and other relevant patient information during intake.
Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) and assist with cardiac diagnostic testing; training is provided.
Assist with cardiac monitor application, patient education, tracking, and reporting of results.
Coordinate rooming, procedures, and follow-up activities to maintain efficient patient flow.
Clean and disinfect exam rooms and equipment between patients in accordance with OSHA and infection-control protocols.
Provide educational materials and guidance to support informed treatment decisions.
Coordinate and schedule procedures and exercise stress tests; obtain prior authorizations as needed and provide pre-procedure instructions and letters.
Obtain prior authorizations for medications when needed.
Assist with patient follow-up communications and coordination of care.
Process requests for clinical documentation, medical letters or evaluations, and prescription refills.
Triage patient phone calls and concerns and provide feedback as directed by the physician.
Monitor assigned EMR tasks and ensure they are completed on time.
Manage and respond to clinical emails in a timely and professional manner.
Coordinate patient referrals.
Follow established patient safety and HIPAA guidelines.
Communicate outstanding clinical concerns to the appropriate provider or supervisor.
Promptly communicate workflow concerns, delays, and incomplete assignments.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Assist team members when necessary while maintaining responsibility for assigned tasks.