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Medical Assistant/LPN

Florida Medical Clinic

Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: April 19, 2021
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Florida Medical Clinic, LLC
Job Description
Job Title: MA/LPN
Department: Orthopaedic
Reports to: Office Supervisor / Office Manager
Position Level: 7
Job Summary: Assists providers and manages clinical functions in the department
Essential Functions of the Position:
• Completes the start of day processes and end of day processes
• Unlocks cabinets and doors
• Powers up equipment
• Logs on all work stations in exam room and work area
• Sets up medical supplies and equipment for the day
• Maintains medical equipment; ensures all equipment is calibrated, cleaned, sterilized and charged
• Collects red bags as necessary
• Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed
• Stocks exam rooms
• Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms
• Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin
• Logs off of all work stations including exam rooms
• Organizes and maintains sample and supply closets
• Locks all cabinets
• Properly room patients and assists Provider with treatment
• Takes and records vitals and updates IEHR
• Confirms information required by provider is present (labs, hospital records, etc.)
• Updates IEHR (allergies, medications, history, etc.)
• Prepares exam room
• Prepares patient for examination or treatment
• Obtains informed consents and ABN as necessary
• Flags provider when patient is ready
• Assists provider with completion of forms requested by patients
• Properly documents patient chief complaints and medical history
• Proper ordering of x-rays in RIS system per physician protocol
• Applies braces and splints as ordered by physician
• Uses proper technique in applying casts
• Prepares specimens and requisitions for lab
• Performs per physician protocol dressing changes, removal of sutures, staples and pain pumps
• Assists provider with in office procedures and complete all necessary orders as instructed by physician
• Addresses and handles all tasks, as well as monitoring provider’s tasks
• Returns messages
• Notifies patients of test results and instructions from provider
• Schedules follow up appointments
• Makes follow up calls to check on patients post procedure as indicated by provider or office protocol
• Triages patient calls and needs
• Distributes, reviews and teaches patient education
• Prepares charts
• Acquires all medical records necessary for visit
• Makes sure all ordered tests have been performed and results are present
• Reviews chart and drug inventory to ensure drug is available
• Prepares all pre-op charts
Additional Responsibilities:
• Maintains an organized and clean work area
• Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
• Maintains CEU’s as required for licensure.
Physical and Mental Demands:
• Physical requirements
• Able to stand or walk for long periods
• Use of proper body mechanics
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Occupational Exposure:
• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards
Job Qualifications:
• Four year college degree
• MA or LPN
• Advanced computer proficiency
• Strong customer service orientation
• Team Player