Medical Assistant

Lee Health • Fort Myers, FL

13d • 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, laboratory specimen processing, safe operation of medical equipment, patient instruction, and handling and administration of medications in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures.

The Medical Assistant collects, communicates, and documents accurate patient information and maintains medical records according to applicable standards and policies. Additional duties include coordinating requests for information and prescriptions and maintaining and preparing patient care areas to support 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; 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 candidate to take the CMA, CCMA, or RMA national exam is preferred.
• 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.
• CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), CCMA (National Healthcareer Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician or physician assistant.
• Support patient safety and perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
• Assist with minor procedures and process laboratory specimens.
• Operate medical equipment safely.
• Provide patient instructions and handle and administer medications according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures.
• Collect, communicate, and document accurate patient information and maintain medical records.
• Coordinate requests for information and prescriptions.
• Maintain and prepare patient care areas to support efficient, effective, and safe patient care delivery.
• 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