LPN – Primary Care
Metro Healthy Communities (FQHC) | Full-Time | Outpatient only
One of Tampa Bay's best non-profit healthcare employers is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our North St. Pete Primary Care team. Metro Healthy Communities is mission driven and offers the opportunity to make a difference in a workplace that values high-quality patient care and teamwork.
What We Offer
- Sign on bonus totaling $1200
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- 401k (403b) retirement plan with 5–7% company match
- Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
- Free short- and long-term disability insurance
- Fully outpatient setting with no hospital responsibilities
About the RoleMetro Healthy Communities is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing primary care, HIV/HCV/HIV Prevention/STI services, and a wide range of patient-centered supportive and behavioral health services. The Medical Assistant/LPN is an essential member of the care team, providing direct clinical support, coordinating patient care, and ensuring accurate documentation while serving diverse populations, including underserved, LGBTQ+, and uninsured patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered clinical support in a primary care setting
- Prepare patients for visits by obtaining medical histories, vital signs, screenings, and updating health records
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, injections, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing within scope of practice
- Coordinate patient care by managing referrals, diagnostic testing, medication requests, and follow-up activities
- Perform other duties within MA/LPN scope of practice
Qualifications
- Current Florida LPN license
- Minimum of 2 years of LPN experience preferred
- At least 1 year of phlebotomy and injection experience
- Current CPR certification
- Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation
- Valid Florida driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation
- Must pass Level II background check (https://info.flclearingholuse.com) and E-Verify employment eligibility (https://www.e-verify.gov)
Metro Healthy Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- LPN: 2 years (Preferred)
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)
- Injection administration: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Florida LPN License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Required)
Work Location: In person
