Medical Assistant - Peds Endocrinology - Women and Children's Medical Plaza

Location:Women and Children's Medical Plaza -15901 Bass Road Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: HOD HB Peds Endocrinology

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM

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

Lee Health | Full-Time | MondayFriday | Day Shift

Location: Women & Children's Medical Plaza
15901 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Conveniently located off Bass Road near HealthPark Medical Center

Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:30 AM5:00 PM
Pay Range: $21.54$25.31 per hour, based on directly related experience

Are you a compassionate Medical Assistant who enjoys working with children and building meaningful relationships with their families? Join Lee Health's Pediatrics Endocrinology team, where your clinical skills and caring approach help children and their caregivers navigate their healthcare journeys.

This is an opportunity to support pediatric patients receiving specialized endocrine care while partnering with providers, parents, and caregivers to create a welcoming, supportive, and positive clinical experience.

Enjoy a consistent MondayFriday schedule with no regular weekend shifts, allowing you to build your career while maintaining work-life balance.

Candidates must meet at least ONE of the following requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the past two years; prior MA experience is not required.

• Certification: Hold an active Medical Assistant certification from one of the following organizations:

  • CMA American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

  • CCMA National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

  • RMA American Medical Technologists (AMT)

• Experience: At least one year of Medical Assistant experience within the past four years in a physician's office or hospital outpatient setting.

Lee Health uses a structured Medical Assistant pay scale, and your hourly rate is determined by your directly related Medical Assistant experience and applicable compensation guidelines.

• Pay range: $21.54$25.31 per hour

• Relevant experience must be clearly documented for accurate compensation review.

• Your starting rate is not automatically set at the top of the range; compensation is based on qualifying experience and Lee Health's established pay structure.

Application tip: Submit an up-to-date resume with the employer name, job title, and complete start and end dates for every position. Include all relevant Medical Assistant experience and upload your current certification, if applicable. Complete employment history helps ensure your experience is properly evaluated.

Eligible full-time Medical Assistant hires may qualify for:

• $3,500 standard sign-on bonus

• Additional $1,500 quick-start bonus for eligible candidates who begin employment within 30 days of the offer

• Up to $5,000 in total sign-on incentives

• Up to $5,000 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates relocating for the position

Eligibility requirements and applicable terms apply. Former Lee Health employees who left the organization within the past 12 months are not eligible for sign-on incentives.

Lee Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5%

• Paid time off and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career development and growth opportunities

Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status and applicable plan requirements.

If you're a dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistant who enjoys helping children feel comfortable and supporting families with compassion, we invite you to join our Pediatrics Endocrinology team.

Be Valued for Being You. Bring your clinical skills, warmth, and passion for pediatric care to Lee Health.

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.

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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