Location:The Sanctuary - Outpatient Center -8960 Colonial Center DriveFort Myers FL 33905
Department: HOD HB Endocrinology
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $25.31 / hour
***Up to $5,000 Sign-On and $5,000 Relocation (If located greater than 50 miles away)***
📍 The Sanctuary Outpatient Center
8960 Colonial Center Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33905
🏢 Department: HOD HB Endocrinology
🕒 Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
💰 Compensation: Pay commensurate with years of direct Medical Assistant experience
Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance (for candidates residing 50+ miles away)
Sign-on bonus requires a two-year work commitment in a Medical Assisting role with Lee Health.
Join our specialty Endocrinology team and support patients managing complex hormonal and metabolic conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other endocrine-related diagnoses.
We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced outpatient setting and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Candidates must meet at least one of these requirements:
1 Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last two years (with no prior MA experience), OR
2 Hold an active MA certification:
CMA American Association of Medical Assisting
CCMA National Health Career Association
RMA American Medical Technologists
OR
3 Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience within the last 4 years
Applicants who do not meet one of these requirements will not be considered.
Room patients and obtain/document vital signs
Assist providers with examinations and in-office procedures
Administer injections and perform clinical tasks within scope
Accurately document in the EMR system
Support chronic disease management and patient education
Coordinate referrals, labs, and follow-up appointments
Maintain exam rooms and clinical supplies
To ensure timely review, please include:
Most updated resume with complete employment dates
Professional references
Upload of active MA certification (if applicable)
Incomplete applications may delay review.
We proudly offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with Employer Match
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development
Employee Wellness Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities within 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 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.
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