Medical Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Fort Myers, Florida
Employer: Lee Health
Industry: Medical Assistant
Salary: $18.64 - $23.30 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901
Department: LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$18.64 - $23.30 / 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
Department: LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$18.64 - $23.30 / 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
Created: 2024-09-29
Reference: 51804
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Fort Myers
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