PRN Medical Assistant - Peds Primary - Bonita - Travels for Coverage - Estero, FL

Location: Bonita Health Center - 3501 Health Center Blvd Suite 1119 Estero FL 34135

Department: HOD HB Peds Primary - Bonita

Work Type: PRN

Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to 7:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $26.82 - $26.82 / hour

Summary

PRN Medical Assistant Pediatrics Primary Care

Home Base: Bonita Health Center | Travel Required

Lee Health is seeking a dependable, flexible PRN Medical Assistant to support Golisano Pediatrics Primary Care across multiple locations. Your home base will be Bonita Health Center, with travel to other sites as needed to support staffing and patient care.

Hourly Rate: $26.82

Schedule & Availability

• PRN (as-needed); hours are not guaranteed.
• Shifts may vary between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM .
• Weekend availability may be required.
• Must be willing to travel to designated pediatric primary care locations as needed.

Potential Coverage Locations

• Golisano Pediatrics Cape Coral Hospital
• Golisano Pediatrics Franklin Park
• Golisano Pediatrics Harbor Blvd.
• Golisano Pediatrics Lehigh Acres
• Golisano Pediatrics Page Field
• Golisano Pediatric Primary Care Bimini Square
• Golisano Pediatrics Bayshore Road

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the past two years, with no prior MA experience required.
• Hold an active MA certification through one of the following:
• CMA American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• CCMA National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• RMA American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Have at least one year of Medical Assistant experience within the past four years.

Ideal candidates are adaptable, patient-focused, and comfortable traveling between pediatric primary care locations to meet coverage needs.

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 accredited post- secondary medical assisting program that prepares the Medical Assistant to take the national CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), CCMA (National Healthcareer Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) exam is preferred.

Experience: Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required for graduates who have completed an accredited medical assisting program within the past two years. One year of recent clinical experience (within the last four years) in a physicians office or hospital outpatient department may be accepted in lieu of a degree, diploma or certificate from an accredited medical assisting program.

Certification: CMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health career Association), RMA (American Medical Technologists) preferred. BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) required and must be obtained within first 90 days of hire.

License: Not Required

Other: Medical terminology, communication skills and basic knowledge of computers required. Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.

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