Medical Assistant - LPG Various Locations

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$18.64 - $23.30 / hour

Come join the largest Healthcare Network in SWFL. We are currently hiring Medical Assistants for various practices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Sanible, Lehigh Acres, Bonita and Naples! Shifts may vary based on location. We do not require Certification but it is a plus!

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing an excellent customer experience in a team based environment while assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. If you have a passion for providing a great patient experience than we want to talk to you!

Current opportunities available in Family/Internal Medicine, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Community Health, Oncology, Urology, Adult GI, Wound Care, and several others.

Having a career with Lee Health offers: Competitive Pay, Room for growth and development in your career, An environment of Caring People ,Exceptional Benefits package including: Paid Time Off, Top Tier Health Coverage, and 5% retirement match.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing an excellent customer experience in a team based environment while assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician or physician assistant. This position is responsible for patient safety, performing phlebotomy, point of care testing, assisting in minor procedures, processing lab specimens, safe operation of medical equipment, provides patient instructions, and for handling and administering medications according to regulatory standards and organizational policy and procedure under the direct supervision of a physician or physician assistant. This position is responsible for the collection, communication and documentation of accurate patient information/data and maintaining medical records according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures. Other responsibilities include coordinating requests for information and prescriptions, maintain and preparing patient care areas to ensure efficient, effective and safe patient care delivery. Late hours, holidays and weekends may be required. Other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor of the department.

Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or of a postsecondary medical assisting program accredited to prepare the medical assistant to take national AAMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health Career Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) medical assistant certification exam preferred.

Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required.1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a physicians office or hospital outpatient department may be accepted in lieu of degree/diploma from accredited medical assisting program.

Or CCMA or RMA preferred. BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Medical terminology, communication skills and basic knowledge of computers required. Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.

US:FL:Fort Myers