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LPN Specialist OR Medical Asistant Specialist - Orthopaedics - Full Time

Lakeland, Florida

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Posted Aug 12, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 13, 2026

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Description: THE IDEAL CANDIDATE NEED TO BE AN LPN OR A MEDICAL ASSISTANT Summary/Objective: Provide basic medical and nursing care. Ensure the comfort of patients, discuss health care with patients, and report status of patients to registered nurses and providers. Essential Functions · 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. Requirements: LPN Specialist requirements are: Required Education and Experience: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Must possess active Florida license as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Required Education and Experience: One (1) year experience or training in a medical health care facility as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Medical Assistant Specialist Requirements are: Required Education and Experience: 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.

Skills for this role

Telephone TriageMedication AdministrationInjectionsPatient EducationEmergency ResponseClinical DocumentationPatient Progress MonitoringMedical Procedure Assistance

Requirements

  • Active Florida LPN License

About the employer

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You would be walking into Watson Clinic in Lakeland, a private multispecialty group founded in 1941 that now runs roughly a dozen offices and serves Polk County and Central Florida. The day-to-day for LPN and MA float roles sits in…

2.7 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Physician-office float work (triage, injections, procedures, patient flow) for LPN/MA roles
  • LPN reviewer reported good benefits and decent pay for the workload
  • Entry-level LPN roles noted as available

What reviewers flag

  • Reviewers report little to no career growth
  • Senior management and culture/values rate poorly; favoritism and overwork described
  • Compensation and benefits category scores ~2.5–2.6/5
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Living in Lakeland, FL

Lakeland sits between Tampa and Orlando, offering a slower pace with easy access to both metros. True to its name, the city is dotted with lakes, including Lake Mirror near downtown. It's a mid-size Florida community where outdoor recreation and local events shape everyday life for residents.

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Metro price level · Lakeland area
3% below the national average
BEA index 97.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,395/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$64,185/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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