Medical Assistant - Gme Fm - Lmh Office Building

Location: LMH - Medical Office Building

Department: LPG GME FM LEE

Workdays/Nights: Variable

2780 Cleveland Ave

Shift: Shift 1

Fort Myers, FL 33901

Work Type: Full Time

Exempt: No

Summary

Job Summary

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, Education Reimbursement, 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.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Additional Requirements
Preferredand/orHigh School Diploma or EquivalentRequired
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.
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/orNo Experience Required
Additional Requirements
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.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
LicensesRequired/
Preferredand/orNot Required
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/orBLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)RequiredandAAMA (American Association of Medical Assisting)Preferred
Additional Requirements
Or CCMA or RMA preferred. BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Other Requirements
Medical terminology, communication skills and basic knowledge of computers required. Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.
US:FL:Fort Myers
Location: LMH - Medical Office Building
Department: LPG GME FM LEE
Workdays/Nights: Variable
2780 Cleveland Ave
Shift: Shift 1
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Work Type: Full Time
Exempt: No
Other Requirements
Medical terminology, communication skills and basic knowledge of computers required. Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.
US:FL:Fort Myers