LRHPG Medical Assistant-Pablo Urgent Care (1st Floor) Position Available In Polk, Florida

LRHPG Medical Assistant-Pablo Urgent Care (1st Floor) Lakeland Regional Health – 3.7 Lakeland, FL Job Details $17.48 – $20.10 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification 3 years High school diploma or GED Medical records CNA Care plans Communication skills Certified Medical Assistant Entry level Full Job Description Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits. Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you’re starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally. Work Hours per

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Pablo St Lakeland, FL Pay Rate :

Min $17.48 Mid $20.10 Position Summary Under general direction, the Medical Assistant works with patients, families, providers, other providers, and staff to promote timely access to needed care, providing daily continuity of care coordination, and coaching patients, families, and caregivers to understand the patient’s care plan and self-care management responsibilities. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. Performs other related duties as assigned. Position Responsibilities People At The Heart Of All That We Do Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration. Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care. Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created. Safety And Performance Improvement Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety. Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work. Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work. Stewardship Demonstrates responsible use of LRH’s resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities. Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures. People At The Heart Of All We Do Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration. Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care. Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created. Safety And Performance Improvement Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety. Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work. Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work. Stewardship Demonstrates responsible use of LRH’s resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities. Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures. LRHPG Medical Assistant Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Assist in delivering quality care to providers, patients, patients’ families, and caregivers. Be aware and sensitive to cultural differences between patients and co-workers. Demonstrate personal responsibility and respect for patients, their families, and co-workers in professional appearance. Perform job related duties such as vital signs, phlebotomy, assisting with procedures as trained, and EKG. Engage patients, patients’ families, and their caregivers in understanding and monitoring patient self-management care plans in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to the patient and caregiver. Collect and document data related to patient needs, with the exception of entering orders into the EMR, which should only be done by the Certified Medical Assistant Develop and maintain relationships among patients and their families, care team that supports their access to the medical home. Provide timely communication with patients, make inquiries, and execute follow-up actions between disciplines. Participate in continuing professional growth through attendance at workshops and professional in-services and through independent research and reading to include timely and respectful communication skills. Perform duties in a manner that is culturally and, if applicable, use translation service when appropriate. Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to cooperate while working with others in multi-disciplinary teams with activities to include participating in daily huddles. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with provider directives. Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of exam rooms and stocks necessary supplies or materials as needed throughout the workday. The worker in this role must demonstrate competencies as applicable to job. Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Competencies & Skills Nonessential:

Knowledge of professional medical assisting theory, federal and state regulations and standard practices and procedures that are within the standard scope of their practice. Knowledge of safety practices that prevent exposure to known workplace hazards and the necessary action needed when exposed. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Skill in identifying problems and clearly communicating and recommending solutions. Skill in preparing/maintaining medical records and responding to correspondence. Apply the principles of comprehensive, community-based, patient-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally and linguistically appropriate care. Ability to maintain Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications & Experience Essential:

High School or Equivalent Essential:

Basic Cardiac Life Support Other information:

Essential Experience:

Possess either 3 years of prior experience in a MA, CNA, or PCA role, or possess Florida Certified Nurse Assistant Certification.

Certifications Essential:

CPR certification Selected Report Fields Add to Existing Report Create New Report