Medical Assistant or LPN - Big Bend Pediatrics

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.

About the role

Location: Riverview, FL. Full-time, non-exempt position with a shift of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (may vary), Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• 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)
• If not a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, NREMT, FL licensed EMT, FL licensed Paramedic, or Florida Licensed Practical Nurse, must obtain Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA from AMT, NRMA, or NRCMA) within 6 months of employment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)
• Technical Medical Assistant training (preferred)
• 2 years of Medical Assistant experience (preferred)

Skills

• Clinical skills appropriate to the position
• Administrative and clerical skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Customer service and critical thinking skills
• Equipment use and maintenance appropriate for the position
• Organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills appropriate to the position
• Medical terminology use and understanding
• Written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts
• Opportunity to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work