Medical Assistant - Urology - Fort Myers
Fort Myers, Florida
Employer: Lee Health
Industry: Medical Assistant
Salary: $18.64 - $23.30 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Location:LPG Urology - Fort Myers -12651 Whitehall DriveFort Myers FL 33907
Department: LPG Urology
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/7:30:00 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
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
Department: LPG Urology
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/7:30:00 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
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
Created: 2024-09-27
Reference: 46706
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Fort Myers
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