Medical Assistant - Pulmonology - Travels between Metro Outpatient andBonitaHealth Center

Location: Bonita Health Center and Metro Outpatient Center. Permanent office will be Bonita Health Center once construction is complete. For now Pulmonary shares office with Allergy at Bonita location. Department: LPG Pulmonology GC (Based) Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $21.54 - $25.31 / hour Summary Medical Assistant Pulmonology Bonita Springs / Estero Area | Lee Health Are you a Medical Assistant looking to grow your career in a specialty setting ? Join Lee Healths Pulmonology team and become part of a practice focused on caring for patients with respiratory and pulmonary conditions. This is a great opportunity for an MA who enjoys building relationships with patients, working closely with providers, and being part of a collaborative clinical team. If you have an interest in Pulmonology and specialty care , wed love to meet you. What Youll Love About This Opportunity Work within Lee Healths Pulmonology specialty team Serve patients throughout the Bonita Springs / Estero area Partner closely with physicians and clinical team members Build valuable specialty-care experience in Pulmonology Join a healthcare organization committed to professional growth and patient-centered care Opportunities to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on patients lives Medical Assistant Pre-Qualifications You must meet one of the following pathways: Option 1 Recent MA Graduate Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last two years No prior MA experience required Must hold an active MA certification from one of the approved organizations listed below Option 2 Experienced Medical Assistant At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience within the last 4 years Active MA certification from one of the approved organizations is required Accepted MA Certifications Active certification must be held through one of the following organizations: CMA American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) CCMA National Healthcareer Association (NHA) RMA American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification is highly preferred for candidates who have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Why Lee Health? At Lee Health, youll have the opportunity to build a career with one of Southwest Floridas leading healthcare organizations while being part of a team that values the work you do. Eligible employees may enjoy: Medical, dental and vision coverage Retirement plan with up to 5% match Paid time off and holidays Tuition reimbursement after one year Employee Assistance Program Career development and growth opportunities Be Valued for Being You. External Candidate Incentives Eligible external Medical Assistants may qualify for: Full-Time MA Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000 $3,500 standard sign-on bonus Additional $1,500 quick-start bonus when eligible and starting within 30 days Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 Part-time eligible incentives may vary. PRN positions are not eligible for sign-on or relocation incentives. Former Lee Health employees who separated within the last 12 months are not eligible. Additional eligibility requirements and commitment terms apply. Incentives are subject to Lee Health guidelines. Ready to Take Your MA Career Into Pulmonology? If youre a certified Medical Assistant who wants to grow in specialty care , work alongside an experienced clinical team, and serve patients in the Bonita Springs / Estero area , this could be the opportunity youve been looking for. Join Lee Health and bring your skills, compassion and interest in Pulmonology to a team where you can make a difference every day. 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:Estero #J-18808-Ljbffr