Float Medical Assistant - Peds Behavioral Health - Bonita

Location: Bonita Health Center -3501 Health Center BlvdSuite 1119Estero FL 34135

Department: GCHSWF Peds Behavioral Health - BHC

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.52 - $25.65 / hour

Summary

***Up to $5,000 Sign-On and $5,000 Relocation (If located greater than 50 miles away)***

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. This position is required to float to all LPG and Hospital Outpatient Department locations across four counties.

Requirements

Experience:3 years of Medical Assistant experience in a physicians office or hospital outpatient department with medication administration with injection experience required.

Certification:AAMA (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).

License:N/A

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

US:FL:Estero