Medical Assistant or LPN - Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant or LPN – Full-Time

 

Why Join Our Team?

At Children’s Cardiology Clinic, we are committed to providing compassionate, specialized cardiac care to patients and their families. You will have the opportunity to develop specialized pediatric cardiology skills, work closely with experienced healthcare professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of our practice. 

 

Join us in making a difference, one heartbeat at a time!

 

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Models professionalism, punctuality, dependability, enthusiasm, and effective communication;
• Demonstrates initiative;
• Communicates effectively with physicians, coworkers, patients, and families;
• Remains organized and professional in a busy clinical environment;
• Recognizes when assistance is needed and communicates appropriately;
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows tasks through completion;
• Values patient safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary:

Join our team at Children’s Cardiology Clinic, a Division of Florida Pediatric Associates, and play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality cardiac care to our pediatric and adult patients. As a Full-Time Medical Assistant or LPN, you will work closely with our renowned cardiologist, Dr. Bhavya Trivedi, and the CCC team to provide patient care, assist with specialized cardiac monitors, and contribute to daily clinical operations.

 

Work Schedule and Expectations:

This is a full-time position following a hybrid clinical and administrative schedule. Clinical days are determined by the physician's patient-care and procedural calendar and can be subject to change depending on the scheduling needs of the clinic. On non-clinic days or afternoons, the Medical Assistant or LPN will work remotely, in a secure environment to maintain HIPAA guidelines, to complete assigned responsibilities. The position requires flexibility, dependable attendance, and the ability to transition between direct patient care and clinically administrative tasks. 

 

Education, Training, and Certification

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or LPN training program or equivalent qualifying experience (will need to provide certificate).

Experience

• One year of Medical Assistant or LPN experience in a medical practice.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage clinical responsibilities independently.
• Basic computer proficiency and some familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Dependable attendance and ability to adapt to a variable clinical schedule.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, professional care to pediatric and adult patients and their families;
• Coordinate/prepare for the clinical day by prepping patient intake forms and EMR charts;
• Obtain and accurately document brief medical histories, medications, vital signs, and any other relevant patient information during patient intake;
• Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) and assist with cardiac diagnostic testing (prior experience not necessary- training will be provided);
• Assist with cardiac monitor application, patient education, tracking, and reporting of results;
• Maintain efficient patient flow by coordinating rooming, procedures, and follow-up activities to ensure seamless patient care.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms and equipment between patients in accordance with OSHA and infection control protocols.
• Provide patients with educational materials and guidance to support informed treatment decisions.
• Coordinate and schedule patients for procedures and exercise stress tests and obtain prior authorizations as needed; provide pre-procedure instructions and letters prior to scheduled procedures;
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications when needed;
• Assist with patient follow-up communications and coordination of care;
• Process requests for clinical documentation, medical letters/evaluations, and prescription refills;
• Triage patient phone calls and concerns and provide feed-back as directed by physician;
• Monitor for any assigned EMR tasks and ensure timely completion;
• Manage and respond to clinical emails in a timely and professional manner;
• Coordinate patient referrals;
• Follow established patient safety and HIPAA guidelines;
• Communicate outstanding clinical concerns to the appropriate provider or supervisor;
• Communicate workflow concerns, delays, and incomplete assignments promptly.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives;
• Assist team members when necessary while maintaining responsibility for assigned tasks.

 

Benefits Package:

• 90% Employer Paid Employee Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 100% Employer Paid STD & LTD
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 15 Days PTO – First Year
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401k Plan and Amazing Work Environment

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Florida Pediatric Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law.