Medical Assistant - Digestive Health - Cape Coral

Full-Time Opportunity | Variable Schedule | MondayFriday

Join Lee Healths Digestive Health team in Cape Coral! We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced specialty practice and is passionate about providing excellent patient care.

Schedule & Location

• Location: Digestive Health Cape Coral
• Hours of Operation: MondayFriday, 6:30 AM7:00 PM
• Schedule: Variable, based on provider needs. Shifts may be four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days.

Candidates must meet at least one of the following pathways

• Education: Completion of a Medical Assistant program within the past two years, with no prior Medical Assistant experience required.
• Certification: Current CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), or RMA (AMT) certification.
• Experience: At least one year of Medical Assistant experience within the past four years.

Additional Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Strong communication, organization, and patient-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy clinical environment and adapt to provider scheduling needs.

Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance

Eligible full-time Medical Assistants may qualify for the following incentives:

• $3,500 full-time sign-on bonus
• Additional $1,500 quick-start bonus for eligible hires who start within 30 days
• Up to $5,000 total sign-on incentives
• $5,000 relocation assistance for eligible candidates relocating for the position

Eligibility requirements apply. PRN positions are not eligible for these incentives. Former Lee Health employees who left within the past 12 months are not eligible for sign-on incentives. Confirm applicable terms and eligibility with your recruiter.

Lee Health Benefits

Lee Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions up to 5%
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance after one year of employment, subject to program requirements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Why Lee Health?

At Lee Health, your work makes a difference in the lives of patients and families throughout Southwest Florida. Join a collaborative team that values compassion, quality care, and professional growth.

Be Valued for Being You.

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.