Medical Assistant - Pulmonology - Metro Outpatient Center

Lee Health•Fort Myers, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lee Health is seeking a dependable, patient-focused Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in the Pulmonology team at Metro Outpatient Center. The position provides an excellent customer experience in a team-based environment and assists in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician or physician assistant. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekends listed in the schedule; however, the job description notes that late hours, holidays, and weekends may be required. The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient safety; performing phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; assisting with minor procedures; processing lab specimens; safely operating medical equipment; providing patient instructions; and handling and administering medications according to regulatory standards and organizational policy and procedure. The role also collects, communicates, and documents accurate patient information and maintains medical records according to applicable standards and policies. Additional duties include coordinating information and prescription requests, preparing and maintaining patient care areas, and other duties assigned by the department Manager or Supervisor. The position is full-time. Pay is listed at $21.54–$25.31 per hour and is structured based on years of relevant Medical Assistant experience. Eligible candidates may receive a $3,500 full-time sign-on bonus, an additional $1,500 Quick Start Bonus for starting within 30 days, and up to $5,000 in relocation assistance, subject to eligibility requirements. PRN positions are not eligible for these incentives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Meet at least one of the following: completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the past two years with no prior Medical Assistant experience; current CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), or RMA (AMT) certification; or at least one year of Medical Assistant experience within the last four years.
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) required and must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire.
Medical terminology, communication skills, and basic computer knowledge required.
Experienced Medical Assistants are strongly preferred.
Employment hours may include early or late hours and weekends; late hours, holidays, and weekends may be required.

Nice To Haves

Pulmonology experience.
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.
CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), or RMA (AMT) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide an excellent customer experience in a team-based environment.
Assist in 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 laboratory specimens.
Operate medical equipment safely.
Provide patient instructions.
Handle and administer medications according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures under the direct supervision of a physician or physician assistant.
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 to support efficient, effective, and safe patient care delivery.
Perform other duties assigned by the department Manager or Supervisor.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
Tuition assistance after one year.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
$3,500 full-time sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.
Additional $1,500 Quick Start Bonus when starting within 30 days, subject to eligibility requirements.
Up to $5,000 relocation assistance for eligible candidates.