Medical Assistant

Lee Health • Fort Myers, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides an excellent customer experience in a team-based environment while assisting with all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician or physician assistant. The role supports patient safety and care through phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, assistance with minor procedures, processing lab specimens, safe operation of medical equipment, and providing patient instructions. The Medical Assistant handles and administers medications according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures under direct physician or physician assistant supervision.

The position collects, communicates, and documents accurate patient information and maintains medical records according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures. Additional duties include coordinating requests for information and prescriptions, and maintaining and preparing patient care areas to support efficient, effective, and safe patient care. Late hours, holidays, and weekends may be required. Other duties may be assigned by the department Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical terminology, communication skills, and basic computer knowledge required.
• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) required and must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a medical assisting program or accredited post-secondary medical assisting program that prepares the Medical Assistant to take the CMA, CCMA, or RMA national exam is preferred.
• Medical Assistant experience is preferred; it is not required for graduates who completed an accredited medical assisting program within the past two years.
• One year of recent clinical experience within the last four years in a physician's office or hospital outpatient department may be accepted in lieu of a degree, diploma, or certificate from an accredited medical assisting program.
• CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), CCMA (National Healthcareer Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician or physician assistant.
• Support patient safety, perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, assist with minor procedures, and process lab specimens.
• Operate medical equipment safely and provide patient instructions.
• Handle and administer medications according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures under direct supervision.
• Collect, communicate, and document accurate patient information and maintain medical records.
• Coordinate requests for information and prescriptions.
• Maintain and prepare patient care areas for efficient, effective, and safe patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department Manager or Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED