Medical Assistant or LPN - Big Bend Primary Care

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
Status: Full Time (non-exempt)
Shift: 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 you are not a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, NREMT, FL licensed EMT, FL licensed Paramedic, or Florida Licensed Practical Nurse, and you are hired for this position, you acknowledge the requirement to obtain your Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA from AMT, NRMA or NRCMA), test within 90 days of employment, and pass within 6 months of employment. Failure to obtain certification will result in termination of employment.

Qualifications

Education:
Required: High School or Equivalent
Preferred: Technical Medical Assistant

Experience:
Preferred: 2 years as a Medical Assistant

Skills

• Clinical skills appropriate to 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 position
• Organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills appropriate to 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