Medical Assistant
- Clearwater, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
BayCare is currently in search of our newest Medical Assistant or LPN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. BayCare’s top priority is the health and well-being of our communities as Tampa Bay's leading multi-specialty group with more than 600 providers practicing 45 specialties in over 175 outpatient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and west central Florida regions.
Position Details
The Medical Assistant / LPN Is Responsible For
Certification and Licensure:
Education
Position Details
- Location: Morton Plant Mease Primary Care Jeffords
- Status: Full Time (non-exempt)
- Shift: 7:30AM - 4:30PM Monday through Friday
- Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k match and additional yearly contribution
- Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
- Community discounts and more
The Medical Assistant / LPN Is Responsible For
- Responsible for patient histories, routine lab procedures and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab
- Follows up on test orders and reports results to provider and patient, provides and maintains patient education materials, maintains medical equipment, and orders clinical supplies
- Creates and maintains patient electronic medical record (EMR)
- Complies with all applicable regulatory agency regulations
- Performs other duties as assigned
Certification and Licensure:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and
- Approved Medical Assistant Certification required within 6 months of hire date or proof of active license/certification
- Or one of the following:
- EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
- NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician);
- Paramedic
- LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Education
- Required High School or Equivalent
- Preferred Technical Medical Assistant
- Preferred 2 years Medical Assistant
- Clinical skills appropriate to position
- Administrative and clerical skills
- Work independently and with a team
- Customer service and critical thinking skills
- Equipment use and maintenance appropriate for position
- Organizational and time management skills
- Computer skills appropriate to position
- Medical terminology use and understanding
- Written and verbal communication skills
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Responsibilities
Collect patient histories, perform routine lab procedures, prepare specimens, follow up on test orders, and communicate results to providers and patients. Maintain patient education materials, medical equipment, clinical supplies, and electronic medical records while complying with applicable regulations.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and technical medical assistant education is preferred; two years of medical assistant experience is also preferred. BLS and an approved medical assistant certification are required within six months of hire, unless the candidate holds an accepted credential or license such as EMT, paramedic, or LPN.
Skills
- Patient History Taking
- Routine Laboratory Procedures
- Specimen Preparation
- Test Order Follow-Up
- Patient Education
- Electronic Medical Records
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Skills
- Administrative and Clerical Skills
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Medical Terminology
- Written and Verbal Communication
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Match
- Additional Yearly 401(k) Contribution
- Yearly Performance Appraisals
- Team Award Bonus
- Community Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
Keywords
- Medical Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- BLS
- Basic Life Support
- Medical Assistant Certification
- CMA
- CCMA
- RMA
- NRMA
- NRCMA
- EMT
- NREMT
- Paramedic
- Patient Histories
- Routine Lab Procedures
- Specimen Preparation
- Test Orders
- Patient Education
- Electronic Medical Record
- EMR
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Supplies
- Medical Equipment
- Medical Terminology
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking