Medical Assistant or LPN - Urgent Care Float Team

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

This PRN (non-exempt) position is part of a float team that requires travel to satellite locations throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco County, with minimal notice at times. You must provide your own transportation; mileage is reimbursable. To compensate for travel expectations, you will receive an additional $2.00/hour above your base rate when working.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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 records (EMR)
• Complies with all applicable regulatory agency regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 30 days of hire
• Approved Medical Assistant Certification required within 6 months of hire date, or proof of active license/certification in one of the following:
  • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
  • NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician)
  • Paramedic
  • LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
• If not already certified or licensed as above, you must obtain Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA from AMT, NRMA, or NRCMA) within 6 months of employment. Failure to do so will result in termination.
• High School diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Preferred: Technical training as a Medical Assistant
• Preferred: 2 years of Medical Assistant experience

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