Location:Bonita Health Center -3501 Health Center BlvdSuite 1119Estero FL 34135
Department: LPG Adult GI
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $25.31 / hour
📍 Bonita Health Center
3501 Health Center Blvd, Suite 1119
Estero, FL 34135
🏢 Department: Adult Gastroenterology
🕒 Work Type: Full Time
Office Hours: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
📅 Schedule Flexibility:
5 (8-hour shifts) or
4 (10-hour shifts)
💰 Pay Range: $21.54 $25.31 per hour (based on years of direct Medical Assistant 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 Adult Gastroenterology (GI) team at Bonita Health Center and play an important role in supporting patients with digestive health conditions including reflux, IBS, liver disease, and other GI disorders.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and organized Medical Assistant who enjoys working in a specialty environment and helping coordinate care that improves patients quality of life.
Room patients and obtain/document vital signs
Assist providers during GI specialty visits and procedures
Prepare patients for exams and provide pre/post-visit instructions
Coordinate labs, referrals, and follow-up appointments
Document thoroughly and accurately in the EMR system
Maintain exam rooms and clinical supplies
Provide compassionate and professional patient interactions
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)
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement plans with employer match
Paid Time Off & paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Career growth and advancement opportunities within Lee Health
🌟 If you are a motivated Medical Assistant looking for schedule flexibility and the opportunity to grow within a GI specialty practice, 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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