Medical Assistant - Advanced Lung Care Center - The Sanctuary - Regional Cancer Center

Lee Health•Fort Myers, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in Lee Health’s Advanced Lung Care Center at the Regional Cancer Center, supporting physicians and physician assistants in a collaborative outpatient specialty clinic. Under their direct supervision, the Medical Assistant helps deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered care and an excellent customer experience. The role includes patient safety, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, assistance with minor procedures, lab specimen processing, safe operation of medical equipment, patient instruction, and handling and administering medications in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant also collects, communicates, and documents accurate patient information, maintains medical records, coordinates requests for information and prescriptions, and prepares and maintains patient-care areas. Other duties may be assigned by the department Manager or Supervisor. The advertised schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with no Mondays or weekends listed in the schedule description. The job description also notes that late hours, holidays, and weekends may be required. Pay is listed at $21.54–$25.31 per hour and is determined by verified Medical Assistant experience. Full-time Medical Assistants may be eligible for a $3,500 standard sign-on bonus and a $1,500 quick-start bonus if hired within 30 days of the offer. Relocation assistance of $5,000 is available for eligible candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet one of the stated minimum qualification pathways: graduate of a Medical Assistant program within the last two years, or have one year of Medical Assistant experience within the last four years.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within the first 90 days of hire.
Medical terminology, communication skills, and basic computer knowledge.
Medical Assistant experience is preferred but 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.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program that prepares the candidate to take the CMA, CCMA, or RMA examination.
CMA certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants.
CCMA certification from the National Healthcareer Association.
RMA certification from American Medical Technologists.
Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Provide an excellent customer experience in a team-based environment.
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.
Provide patient instructions and handle and administer medications according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures, under direct supervision.
Collect, communicate, and document accurate patient information and data.
Maintain medical records according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures.
Coordinate requests for information and prescriptions.
Maintain and prepare patient-care areas for efficient, effective, and safe care delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned by the department Manager or Supervisor.