Medical Assistant or LPN - Urgent Care Float Team Hillsborough & Polk County PRN - 117930

Medical Assistant Or LPN - Urgent Care Float Team Hillsborough & Polk County PRN

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Medical Assistant or LPN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. 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.

Position Details :

Location : Float Team

Status : PRN (non-exempt)

Twelve (12) hour shift 8 : 00 AM to 8 : 00 PM Monday through Friday, 9 : 00 AM to 6 : 00 PM on Saturday and Sunday (or until the last patient leaves) with two days on, then two days off rotation. This will include every other weekend (Weekend Differential may apply)

Float Team : This PRN position will require travel to satellite locations providing own transportation (submitted, approved mileage reimbursable) throughout Hillsborough & Polk Counties. Sometimes this is with minimal notice. To compensate for the travel expectations, you will receive an additional $2.00 / hour above your base rate when working & mileage reimbursement.

BayCare is all about making the most of your life and loving your career. BayCare provides an array of benefits to help you meet the daily challenges of balancing all aspects of your life and career goals.

Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match and additional yearly contribution

Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

Community discounts and more

AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

The Medical Assistant or LPN assists providers with patient examination, procedures and treatment.

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

Specific Skills :

Clinical skills appropriate to position

Administrative and clerical skills

Work independently

Customer service skills

Critical thinking skills

Equipment use and maintenance appropriate for position

Organizational skills

Computer skills appropriate to position

Medical terminology use and understanding

Written and verbal communication skills

Time management skills

Work with a team

Qualifications -

Certification & Licensure :

BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire and

Approved Medical Assistant Certification required within 6 months of hire date or proof of active license / certification

Or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

Or NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician);

Or Paramedic

Or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Education :

Required High School or Equivalent

Preferred Technical Medical Assistant

Required Experience :

Preferred 2 years Medical Assistant

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled