LPN Specialist OR Medical Asistant Specialist - Orthopaedics - Full Time

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.