Medical Assistant - Pulmonology - Clayton Court

Location: Clayton Court LPG Pulmonology -5216 Clayton Ct Fort Myers FL 33907

Department: LPG Pulmonology - LMH - CCH - Based

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 5:00:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $21.54 - $25.31 / hour

Summary

Medical Assistant Pulmonology

Make an Impact in Pulmonology

Lee Health is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Pulmonology team at Clayton Court. If youre passionate about patient care and interested in a specialty where you can develop strong clinical skills while building meaningful relationships with patients, wed love to hear from you.

Why Pulmonology?

Pulmonology offers MAs the opportunity to truly get to know their patients. Many patients receive ongoing care for chronic respiratory conditions, allowing you to become a familiar and trusted part of their healthcare experience. Youll support patients throughout their care journey while gaining valuable exposure to respiratory medicine, clinical procedures, patient education, and care coordination.

If youre looking for a specialty where your clinical skills and compassion both matter , Pulmonology is a great place to grow.

Medical Assistant Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last 2 years ; no prior MA experience required.
• Active MA certification through:
  • CMA AAMA
  • CCMA NHA
  • RMA AMT
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience within the last 4 years .

Why Lee Health?

Lee Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Assistant Sign-On Bonus

Sign-On Bonus

Eligible external Medical Assistants may qualify for a $3,500 sign-on bonus , plus an additional $1,500 for candidates who start within 30 days, for a potential total of $5,000 .

Candidates relocating from more than 50 miles away may also qualify for a $5,000 relocation package .

Sign-on bonus requires a two-year commitment to a Medical Assistant position with Lee Health. Eligibility and terms apply.

Join Lee Health

At Lee Health, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional care to our community. Bring your clinical skills, compassion, and passion for patient care to a Pulmonology team where you can make a meaningful 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.

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