Medical Assistant - Peds Primary - 4,10 hour shifts - Floats to all 8 sites

Lee Health | Southwest Florida

Join Lee Health and become part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric care across Southwest Florida. We are seeking a flexible, patient-focused Medical Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering outstanding service to our youngest patients and their families.

This is a multi-site float position supporting our Pediatrics Primary Care practices. Travel between locations is required based on operational needs.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week
• Shifts may be scheduled on any weekday or weekend , based on clinic needs

Travel Required

This position provides coverage as needed at the following Pediatrics Primary Care locations:

• Cape Coral Hospital 650 Del Prado Blvd., Suite 107, Cape Coral, FL 33990
• Coconut Point 23450 Via Coconut Point, Suite H, Estero, FL 34135
• Franklin Park 2330 Henderson Ave., Suite 200, Fort Myers, FL 33916
• Harbor Blvd. 2525 Harbor Blvd., Suite 204, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
• Lehigh Acres 260 Beth Stacey Blvd., Suite 110, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
• Page Field 4751 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33907
• Bayshore Road 22655 Bayshore Road, Suite 120, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
• Bimini Square Pediatrics Primary & Specialty Care 414 Cape Coral Parkway E., Suite 103, Cape Coral, FL 33904

What You'll Do

• Room patients and obtain vital signs
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during visits
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed
• Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate patient care, referrals, and follow-up appointments
• Deliver exceptional customer service to patients and families
• Support clinic operations while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last 2 years , or
• Current Medical Assistant certification ( CMA-AAMA, CCMA-NHA, or RMA-AMT ), or
• Minimum one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience within the last four (4) years

Eligible new hires may receive

• Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus $3,500 standard sign-on bonus Additional $1,500 for candidates who start within 30 days of offer acceptance
• Up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance for candidates relocating from more than 50 miles away

Sign-on bonus requires a two-year commitment in a Medical Assistant role.

Why Lee Health?

At Lee Health, you'll find more than a jobyou'll find a career with opportunities to grow while making a difference in the communities we serve.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of employment)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

If you're passionate about pediatric care, enjoy variety in your workday, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to have you join the Lee Health team.

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 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.