Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida
Location:The Sanctuary - Regional Cancer Center -8931 Colonial Center DriveFort Myers FL 33905
Department: HOD HB Oncology Physicians
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $25.31 / hour
Make a Difference in Oncology Care at Lee Health
Are you a Medical Assistant passionate about oncology and providing compassionate care to patients throughout their cancer journey? The Regional Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our oncology team.
This is an opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while working alongside an experienced, multidisciplinary oncology care team. If you are passionate about oncology, patient-centered care, and making a difference, we want to hear from you.
Candidates must meet ONE of the following:
Sign-on bonuses require a two-year commitment to an eligible Medical Assistant position. Additional eligibility requirements may apply to bonus and relocation programs.
If you are looking for more than a job and want to be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of oncology patients, apply today to join Lee Health at the Regional Cancer Center.
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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