Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida
Location:Lee Convenient Care - Summerlin -16230 Summerlin RoadFort Myers FL 33908
Department: HOD HB Peds Surgery
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 5:00:00PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $25.31 / hour
Lee Physician Group Pediatric Surgery
Location: Lee Convenient Care Summerlin
16230 Summerlin Road
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
At Lee Physician Group Pediatric Surgery, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in pediatric general surgery. Our experienced surgeons utilize advanced technology and minimally invasive surgical techniques to provide exceptional care while making the surgical experience less intimidating for children and their families.
Supporting our providers is a compassionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care every step of the way. Our Child Life Specialists work alongside the clinical team to help children feel safe, informed, and comfortable throughout their surgical journey. As a Medical Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting our physicians while providing compassionate, family-centered care in a specialty practice dedicated to children.
If you're passionate about working with pediatric patients, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families, we'd love to meet you.
As a Medical Assistant, you will provide clinical support to physicians and the care team by:
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
Education:
At Lee Health, you'll become part of a nationally recognized, nonprofit health system committed to improving the health of our community while investing in the growth of our team members.
Qualified full-time candidates may be eligible for:
Sign-on bonus requires a two-year employment commitment.
Join a team where innovation, compassion, and collaboration come together to provide exceptional surgical care for children. At Lee Physician Group Pediatric Surgery, you'll help create a positive experience for patients and families while building a rewarding career with one of Southwest Florida's leading healthcare organizations.
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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