Medical Assistant - Fort Myers, United States - Lee Health

Description

Location:
HealthPark Commons Outpatient Center Bass RoadFort Myers FL 33908Department: LCH - Peds Cardiology

Work Type:
Full TimeShift: Shift 1/8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PMMinimum to

Midpoint Pay Rate:
$ $23.30 / hourSummaryThe Medical Assistant is responsible for providing an excellent customer experience in a team based environment while assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician or physician assistant. This position is responsible for patient safety, performing phlebotomy, point of care testing, assisting in minor procedures, processing lab specimens, safe operation of medical equipment, provides patient instructions, and for handling and administering medications according to regulatory standards and organizational policy and procedure under the direct supervision of a physician or physician assistant. This position is responsible for the collection, communication and documentation of accurate patient information/data and maintaining medical records according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures. Other responsibilities include coordinating requests for information and prescriptions, maintain and preparing patient care areas to ensure efficient, effective and safe patient care delivery. Late hours, holidays and weekends may be required. Other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor of the department.

RequirementsEducational Requirements Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/Preferredand/orHigh School Diploma or EquivalentRequiredAdditional RequirementsGraduate of a medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or of a postsecondary medical assisting program accredited to prepare the medical assistant to take national AAMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health Career Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) medical assistant certification exam preferred.

Experience Requirements Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/Preferredand/orNo Experience RequiredAdditional RequirementsMedical Assistant experience preferred but not required.1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a physicians office or hospital outpatient department may be accepted in lieu of degree/diploma from accredited medical assisting program.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements LicensesRequired/Preferredand/orNot RequiredCertifications/Registration Requirements Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/Preferredand/orBLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)RequiredandAAMA (American Association of Medical Assisting)PreferredAdditional RequirementsOr CCMA or RMA preferred.

BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Other RequirementsMedical terminology, communication skills and basic knowledge of computers required. Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.


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Fort Myers