Medical Assistant

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the LPG Orthopedics Winkler team. You will support physicians, perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and assist with minor procedures, while maintaining patient safety and accurate documentation.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and completion of an accredited medical assisting program; CMA/CCMA/RMA certification preferred and BLS required within 90 days. Full-time hours, with potential evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology knowledge required.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer literacy.
• Completion of accredited medical assisting program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under physician supervision.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
• Assist in minor procedures and process lab specimens.
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient information.
• Coordinate information requests and prescriptions; prep care areas.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical assisting program

Job description

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: LPG Orthopedics Winkler

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $25.31 / hour

Summary

The 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.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED Required. Completion of a medical assisting program or accredited post- secondary medical assisting program that prepares the Medical Assistant to take the national CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), CCMA (National Healthcareer Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) exam is preferred.

Experience: Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required for graduates who have completed an accredited medical assisting program within the past two years. One year of recent clinical experience (within the last four years) in a physicians office or hospital outpatient department may be accepted in lieu of a degree, diploma or certificate from an accredited medical assisting program.

Certification: CMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health career Association), RMA (American Medical Technologists) preferred. BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) required and must be obtained within first 90 days of hire.

License: Not Required

Other: Medical terminology, communication skills and basic knowledge of computers required. Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.

US:FL:Fort Myers