Medical Assistant

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and staff in a team-based practice. You will perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, assist in minor procedures, and help with patient education and safety.

Responsibilities include accurate data entry, handling specimens, maintaining medical records, and coordinating information requests while preparing patient care areas. Late hours or weekends may be required per department needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program to prepare CMA/CCMA/RMA preferred.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a physician's office or hospital outpatient setting; graduates within 2 years may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
• Assist in minor procedures and maintain patient records; ensure accuracy of documentation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Medical terminology

Computers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assisting Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Location: LPG Vascular - 12700 Creekside Lane Suite 301 Fort Myers FL 33919

Department: LPG Vascular Surgery

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:30:00AM to 4:00:00AM

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 postsecondary medical assisting program accredited to prepare the medical assistant to take national CMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health Career Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) medical assistant certification exam preferred.

Experience:

Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required for graduates within 2 years completion of a medical assisting program or postsecondary medical assisting program accredited to prepare the medical assistant to take the national CMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health Career Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists).

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.

License:

Not Required

Certifications:

CMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health career Association), RMA

(American Medical Technologists) preferred. BLS (American Heart Association / Basic

Life Support) required (must be obtained within first 90 days of hire).

Other:

Medical terminology, communication skills and basic knowledge of computers required.

Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.

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