Medical assistant; Fort Myers

Position: medical assistant (Fort Myers)
** Job Description Summary
** The Medical Assistant I (MA) is responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate clinical and  administrative support to physicians, hospitalists, and other healthcare professionals in both outpatient and  hospital-based settings. This role ensures efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and exceptional  patient care through coordination, education, and hands-on service delivery while adhering to established  clinical guidelines, provider supervision standards, and organizational policies.
** How will you make an impact & Requirements
** Responsibilities  
• Conducts comprehensive patient intakes, including obtaining vital signs, recording medical histories,  and reviewing medication and allergy information.  
• Assists providers during examinations, minor procedures, wound care, and diagnostic testing while  ensuring patient comfort and safety.  
• Performs EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection in accordance with policy and competency Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.  standards.  
• Prepares, labels, and processes laboratory samples and point-of-care tests accurately.  
• Maintains infection control, safety protocols, and equipment calibration across all clinical areas.  
• Supports providers with patient triage, care coordination, and transitions across clinical settings.  
• Provides patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, chronic condition management,  and preventive care.  
• Accurately document clinical data, provider instructions, and patient updates in the electronic health  record (EHR).  
• Schedules, confirms, and tracks patient appointments, referrals, authorizations, and test results to  ensure timely care.  
• Verifies insurance coverage and assists with prior authorizations, billing, and coding processes as  needed.  
• Monitors inventory levels and prepares examination or procedure rooms with required supplies and  equipment.  
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and safety drills to support  continuous quality improvement.  
• Facilitates communication among patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure  coordinated, patient-centered care.  
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and all compliance standards.  
• Upholds compassionate, culturally competent care while maintaining sensitivity to diverse patient  populations. Qualifications  
• High school diploma or equivalent required.  
• Prior clinical or internship experience preferred but not required.  
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.  
• Certification or registration (AAMA, AMT, NHA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.  
• Basic computer literacy: familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.  
• Skilled in obtaining and documenting vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, SpO₂,  height, and weight).  
• Proficient in EKG administration and other routine diagnostic procedures as directed by the provider.  
• Knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, and sterile technique.  
• Competent in assisting with minor procedures, patient preparation, and clinical room setup.  
• Proficient in medical terminology, documentation accuracy, and appointment scheduling.  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow workflows, and maintain confidentiality.  
• Excellent communication, customer service, and team collaboration skills.  
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and teamwork consistent with the organization’s  mission, vision, and values.  
• Committed to continuous learning, patient-centered care, and upholding quality and safety standards.  
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Physical Demands  
• Sedentary work. Exerng up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force  frequently or constantly to li, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Repeve moon. …