Medical Assistant - Pediatric Infectious Disease/Adolescent-Young Adult

Location:GCHSWFL Pediatric Infectious Disease/Adolescent-Young Adult -9671 Gladiolus DriveSuite 109Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: GCHSWF Peds Infectious Disease

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $25.31 / hour

Summary

🌟 Medical Assistant Pediatrics / Young Adult Infectious Disease 🌟
📍 Location: 9671 Gladiolus Drive, Suite 109, Fort Myers, FL 33908
🕒 Schedule: Monday Friday | 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Do you love working with kids and young adults? Are you the type of person who jumps in, gets things done, and thrives in a fast-paced environment?

Our Pediatric & Young Adult Infectious Disease team is looking for a go-getter Medical Assistant who brings energy, reliability, and compassion to every patient interaction. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and making a difference in patients livesthis could be the perfect fit.

💼 What Youll Do

• Support providers in a high-volume pediatric infectious disease clinic
• Room patients, collect vitals, and document accurate patient information
• Assist with clinical procedures and ensure patient safety
• Provide a welcoming, supportive experience for children, teens, and families
• Help maintain smooth clinic flow while multitasking efficiently
• Collaborate closely with a tight-knit, supportive care team

💡 What Makes You a Great Fit

• You have a go-getter mindset and take initiative
• Youre dependable and thrive as part of a team
• You enjoy working with a diverse pediatric and young adult population
• You can stay organized and positive in a busy clinical setting

Bonus Points (Highly Preferred)

• Phlebotomy skills OR willingness to complete training after hire
• Previous experience in Pediatrics

🚗 Additional Details

• Occasional travel (approximately once every 3 months) to Naples or Port Charlotte to support other Pediatric Infectious Disease offices as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the following:

1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last 2 years (no experience required)
2. Active MA Certification:
   • CMA (AAMA)
   • CCMA (NHA)
   • RMA (AMT)
3. At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience within the last 4 years

💙 Why Youll Love This Role

• Work with a mission-driven team dedicated to pediatric and young adult care
• Gain experience in a specialized infectious disease setting
• Be part of a supportive environment that values growth and development
• Make a meaningful impact on patients and families every single day

If you're ready to bring your energy, compassion, and skills to a team that truly values what you doapply today and grow with us!

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 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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