Location:Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: LM Complex Care Center

Work Type: Full Time

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

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained
Program of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/or
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required

Additional Requirements

Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or of a postsecondary medical assisting program accredited to prepare the medical assistant to take national AAMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health Career Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) medical assistant certification exam preferred.

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required
Area of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or
No Experience Required

Additional Requirements

Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required.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.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses
Required/
Preferredand/or
Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations
Required/
Preferredand/or
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)
Requiredand
AAMA (American Association of Medical Assisting)
Preferred

Additional Requirements

Or CCMA or RMA preferred. BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Other Requirements

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

US:FL:Fort Myers