MA SPECIALIST II - URGENT CARE - FULL TIME

About the role

This position supports physicians and physician assistants by preparing patients for office visits, assisting with medical procedures, and performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Summon and prepare patients for office visits.
• Assist physicians or physician assistants with medical office procedures.
• Administer medications, including injections, and document medications given or prescribed by the ordering provider.
• Adhere to nursing policy and procedure when documenting in patient records.
• Attend support staff and department meetings to stay informed of employee issues, concerns, and organizational updates.
• Maintain confidentiality of clinic materials.
• Provide and reinforce patient instruction and education as indicated.
• Prepare for daily business, maintain charts, prepare new charts, and keep information current.
• Record and obtain results for cultures, lab tests, and radiology results per office protocol.
• Maintain the integrity of the office.
• Schedule x-rays, lab tests, process referrals, and admissions to the hospital.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Identify and evaluate patient needs through telephone triage.
• Accept responsibility for reading and referencing new policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing and hold an active Florida state license.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS and PALS required within the first 90 days of employment.
• IV certification required within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

Preferred two years of experience in ER, critical care, urgent care, or a hospital setting.