Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida
Location:Port Charlotte - Bayshore -22655 Bayshore RoadSuite 120Port Charlotte FL 33980
Department: GCHSWF Peds Primary - PC Bayshore Rd
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/7:30:00AM to 6:00:00PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $25.31 / hour
Make a Difference in Little Lives, Every Day!
Do you have a passion for caring for children and supporting families? Are you energized by a fast-paced, meaningful environment where every smile matters? Join Lee Health as a Medical Assistant in Pediatrics and become part of a team dedicated to compassionate, family-centered care. 🩺
Working in Pediatrics is more than a jobits a calling. Youll:
Candidates must meet ONE of the following:
We take care of our team so you can take care of others:
If youre passionate about Pediatrics and want to work in a role where your care truly matters, wed love to meet you.
Apply today and help make healthcare a little brighterfor every child you serve. 🌟
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.
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.
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