Medical Assistant - Surgical Oncology - Fort Myers

Medical Assistant

• Surgical Oncology
• Fort Myers Lee Health
• 3.7 Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time $21.54
• $25.

31 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Direct patient care Medication administration CCMA Certification Medical equipment operation Customer service Computer literacy BLS Certification RMA Patient service Outpatient Patient safety High school diploma or GED Collecting samples for laboratory testing Basic life support Computer skills Medical Assisting 1 year Healthcare data collection Managing patient records Medical terminology Communication skills Certified Medical Assistant Hospital experience Entry level

Full Job Description Location:

LPG Surgical Oncology

• 7335 Gladiolus DriveFort Myers

FL 33908

Department:

LPG Surgical Oncology Work Type:

Full Time Shift:

Shift 1/8:45:00 AM to 5:15:00 PM, M-F Minimum to

Midpoint Pay Rate:

$21.54

• $25.31 / hour Summary
• Up to $5,000 Sign-On and $5,000 Relocation (If located greater than 50 miles away)
• 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.

Requirements Education :

High School Diploma or GED Required. Completion of a medical assisting program or postsecondary medical assisting program accredited to prepare the medical assistant to take national CMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health Career Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) medical assistant certification exam preferred.

Experience :

Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required for graduates within 2 years completion of a medical assisting program or postsecondary medical assisting program accredited to prepare the medical assistant to take the national CMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health Career Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists). 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.

License :

Not Required Certifications :

CMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health career Association), RMA (American Medical Technologists) preferred. BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) required (must be obtained within first 90 days of hire).

Other :

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

US:

FL:

Fort Myers