Medical Assistant - Peds Primary - Bonita Health Center - 4x10 hour shifts

Lee Health•Estero, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the Pediatric Primary Care team at Bonita Health Center, providing patient care and an excellent customer experience in a team-based environment. Under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician or physician assistant, the role assists with all aspects of medical practice, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, assisting with immunizations and minor procedures, processing lab specimens, documenting patient information, providing patient instructions, and handling and administering medications according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient safety, maintaining accurate medical records, coordinating requests for information and prescriptions, and preparing and maintaining patient-care areas for efficient, effective, and safe care. The position is based at Bonita Health Center and may require travel to other Pediatric Primary Care locations to provide coverage. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM; scheduled days may vary based on clinic needs. The posting states no weekends for this schedule, though its general requirements note that early or late hours and/or weekends may be required. Other duties may be assigned by the department Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Meet at least one of the following eligibility pathways: graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the past two years; hold an active CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification; or have at least one year of Medical Assistant experience within the past four years.
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.
Ability to work four 10-hour shifts per week, with scheduled days varying based on clinic needs.
Ability to travel to other Pediatric Primary Care locations as needed for coverage.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program that prepares the candidate to take the CMA, CCMA, or RMA national exam is preferred.
Medical Assistant experience is preferred, but is not required for graduates who completed an accredited medical assisting program within the past two years.
CMA certification (American Association of Medical Assistants) is preferred.
CCMA certification (National Healthcareer Association) is preferred.
RMA certification (American Medical Technologists) is preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with patient care in a pediatric primary care practice.
Room patients and obtain vital signs.
Assist with immunizations and minor procedures.
Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
Process laboratory specimens.
Operate medical equipment safely.
Provide patient instructions and handle and administer medications under direct supervision, following regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures.
Collect, communicate, and document accurate patient information and maintain medical records.
Coordinate requests for information and prescriptions.
Prepare and maintain patient-care areas for efficient, effective, and safe care.
Travel to other Pediatric Primary Care locations as needed for coverage.
Perform other duties assigned by the department Manager or Supervisor.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer matching up to 5%
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Tuition assistance after one year, subject to program requirements
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Standard sign-on bonus of $3,500 for external candidates
Quick Start bonus of $1,500 for external candidates who start within 30 days of offer
Relocation assistance up to $5,000