Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Sanctuary

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

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced, team-based outpatient setting. You will assist physicians, perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, minor procedures, and manage lab specimens under supervision.

You will document patient information, maintain records, coordinate prescriptions, and prepare care areas. Some late hours, holidays and weekends may be required; CMA/CCMA/RMA certs or eligibility with BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• CMA/CCMA/RMA certification preferred; BLS required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care in outpatient setting.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
• Assist in minor procedures and process lab specimens.
• Maintain patient records and communicate data accurately.
• Coordinate prescriptions and information requests; prepare patient care areas.
• Occasional late hours, holidays and weekends as required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited medical assisting program

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification preferred

BLS certification (within 90 days)

Job description

Location:The Sanctuary - Outpatient Center -8960 Colonial Center DriveFort Myers FL 33905

Department: HOD HB Cardiology - Sanctuary (GC)

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:30:00AM to 5:00:00PM

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.

US:FL:Fort Myers