Medical Assistant -Family Medicine - Lehigh

Lee Health; Lehigh Acres (FL); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lee Community Healthcare Inc - Lehigh is hiring a Medical Assistant to support a Family Medicine team in Lehigh Acres, FL. You will assist physicians, perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and prepare patient information under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited medical assisting program, and CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or eligibility. BLS is preferred. Weekend or holiday hours may apply.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• Completion of CMA/CCMA/RMA credentials or eligibility to take certification exams.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in clinic or hospital setting.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy.

Aufgaben

• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, minor procedures, and specimen processing.
• Assist physicians and physician assistants and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Maintain medical records and documentation according to regulatory standards.
• Prepare patient care areas and handle medications under supervision.
• Coordinate information requests and prescriptions; assist with lab tests and equipment use.

Jobbeschreibung

Location:Lee Community Healthcare Inc - Lehigh -5705 Lee BlvdSuites 1 and 2Lehigh Acres FL 33971

Department: HOD HB Family Medicine - Lehigh

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00AM to 6:00:00PM

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:Lehigh Acres