Location:Women and Children's Medical Plaza -15901 Bass RoadFort Myers FL 33908
Department: HOD HB Peds Rheumatology
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $25.31 / hour
📍 Women and Childrens Medical Plaza
15901 Bass Road
Fort Myers, FL 33908
🏢 Department: Pediatric Rheumatology
🕒 Work Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday Friday
💰 Pay Range: $21.54 $25.31 per hour (based on experience)
Candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1 Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last two years (with no prior MA experience)
OR
2 Active Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following organizations:
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.
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.
Compensation is determined directly by years of relevant Medical Assistant experience.
Join our Pediatric Rheumatology team and support children and families managing autoimmune and inflammatory conditions such as juvenile arthritis and other complex disorders.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and compassionate Medical Assistant who enjoys building relationships with pediatric patients while supporting providers in a specialized clinical setting.
Working in pediatric rheumatology means helping children manage chronic conditions while supporting their long-term health, mobility, and quality of life.
Room pediatric patients and obtain/document vital signs
Assist providers during specialty examinations and procedures
Administer injections and perform clinical duties within scope
Coordinate labs, referrals, and follow-up appointments
Provide patient and family education and support
Maintain accurate EMR documentation
Ensure exam rooms are organized, stocked, and ready for patient care
Collaborate closely with providers and clinical team members
To ensure your application is reviewed quickly, please include:
Most updated resume with complete employment dates
Professional references
Upload of active MA certification (if applicable)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement plans with employer match
Paid Time Off & paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Career advancement opportunities
🌟 If youre a Medical Assistant who enjoys pediatrics and wants to grow your career in a meaningful specialty like Pediatric Rheumatology, we encourage you to apply today!
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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