Licensed Practical Nurse /Medical Assistant - Float | Family Medicine | Day Shift | Full Time

Community Health and Family Medicine is seeking an LPN or experienced Medical Assistant Float to provide support for their clinics in Gainesville. This position offers well-rounded experience with exposure to all facets of Family Medicine in a collaborative, patient-first work culture.

About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) will provide high-level, patient-centered care in a physician office setting. Responsibilities include:

• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Placing patients in exam rooms and preparing them for exams/procedures
• Assisting healthcare providers with exams/procedures and providing patient support
• Maintaining medical supply inventory and stocking exam rooms
• Administering medications and processing patient phone calls per practice protocols
• Instructing patients regarding health care and treatments
• Providing healthcare providers with information about patients' health status

Both positions require floating to other Family Medicine practices as needed for staffing.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred
• Initiative, multitasking ability, and strong patient/customer service skills
• Verbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving skills

Medical Assistant (MA)

• Graduate of an accredited Certified or Registered Medical Assistant program
• Accredited MA certifications include AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, AMT, or equivalent
• EMT license may be used in lieu of MA certification
• One year of direct patient care experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred
• Initiative, multitasking ability, and willingness to assume additional responsibilities
• Proven problem-solving skills and teamwork

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current LPN license eligible to practice in Florida (Florida is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact)
• OR current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant
• AHA or Red Cross Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required (or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment)
• Must maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
• Must successfully complete a medication test within 30 days of hire

This position does not require operating vehicles for business purposes.