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 position supports patient safety and care through phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, assistance with minor procedures, lab specimen processing, safe operation of medical equipment, and providing patient instructions. It also involves handling and administering medications in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures, under the direct supervision of a physician or physician assistant. The Medical Assistant collects, communicates, and documents accurate patient information and maintains medical records according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties include coordinating requests for information and prescriptions and maintaining and preparing patient care areas for efficient, effective, and safe care delivery. 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.
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.
Early or late hours and/or weekends may be required.

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 (American Association of Medical Assistants), CCMA (National Healthcareer Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) 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 (American Association of Medical Assistants), CCMA (National Healthcareer Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician or physician assistant.
Support patient safety and provide a positive customer experience in a team-based environment.
Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
Assist with minor procedures and process lab specimens.
Operate medical equipment safely.
Provide patient instructions.
Handle and administer medications according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures, under 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 for efficient, effective, and safe care delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned by the department Manager or Supervisor.