Medical Assistant​/LPN - Convenient Care Southtowne

Overview

The Medical Assistant assists with patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures. The Medical Assistant position provides exceptional medical care that meets each patient’s physical, mental, and emotional needs. Provides administrative/clinical assistance to physicians/mid-level practitioners/nurses/patients while adhering to a prescribed treatment plan in accordance with established policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The person in this position works under general supervision, is responsible for various shifts, may be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Note:

The original description describes the role and its expectations. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care management and providing administrative/clinical support to healthcare providers and patients while adhering to treatment plans and policies.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program or graduation from a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces preferred
• Must be certified/registered by day of hire or transfer with one of the following: AAMA Certified or AMT Registered with an Active Membership or NCMA National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) or NHA or NAHP-NRCMA or AMCA certification
• BLS through American Heart Association required within 30 days of employment/transfer
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law, medical ethics, human relations and patient education; administrative and clinical medical assisting skills; effective written and verbal communication; basic computer skills; knowledge of and ability to perform EKGs and obtain accurate blood pressure readings

• Graduate of Practical Nursing program required
• Current License as a LPN in the State of Florida; BLS through American Heart Association required
• Ability to read and understand English; knowledge of patient care charts and histories; knowledge of clinical and/or surgical operations and documentation; knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
• Knowledge of medications administration procedures and patient care aids; proficient with computer skills
• Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.