Medical Assistant - LPG - Endocrinology - Bonita

Location:Bonita Health Center -3501 Health Center BlvdSuite 1119Estero FL 34135

Department: LPG Endocrinology

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:15:00AM to 3:45:00PM

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

Summary

🌟 Medical Assistant Bonita Health Center | Lee Health 🌟

MondayFriday | 7:15 AM 3:45 PM | No nights | No weekends

Lee Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) to join our Bonita Health Center team! This is a great opportunity to work in a structured outpatient clinic environment where teamwork, patient care, and professional growth are highly valued.

Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule that supports true work-life balance while being part of one of Southwest Floridas leading healthcare systems.

🩺 What Youll Do

As a Medical Assistant, youll be an essential part of the care team, supporting providers and ensuring smooth clinic operations through:

• Patient rooming and vital signs collection
• Documenting medical history in Epic EMR
• Assisting providers with exams and in-office procedures
• Administering injections, EKGs, and CLIA-waived testing (per scope)
• Coordinating patient flow and keeping clinic operations efficient
• Communicating results, follow-ups, and basic patient instructions
• Delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care every day

🎓 Minimum Qualifications (Must Meet ONE of the Following)

Applicants must meet at least one of the criteria below:

1. Recent MA Graduate
   • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last two (2) years
   • No prior MA experience required

OR

1. Active MA Certification
   • Current certification as:
     • CMA American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
     • CCMA National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
     • RMA American Medical Technologists (AMT)

OR

1. Experienced MA
   • At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience within the last 4 years

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior physician office or specialty clinic experience
• Experience with Epic EMR
• Strong customer service and clinical communication skills

💰 Pay Structure

Lee Health utilizes a structured, experience-based compensation model:

• Pay Range: Typically $21.54 $25.31/hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Placement within the range is determined by verified MA experience, certification, and internal compensation guidelines
• Opportunity for future pay progression through structured career pathways

🎁 Lee Health Benefits

Eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Career advancement opportunities across a large health system
• Employee wellness programs and support resources
• Stable, supportive, team-based clinical environment

📍 Schedule

MondayFriday | 7:15 AM 3:45 PM
Enjoy predictable hours and evenings/weekends free for life outside of work.

💙 Why Join Bonita Health Center?

This is a fast-paced but supportive outpatient clinic where Medical Assistants are trusted members of the care team. Youll work alongside engaged providers who value collaboration, efficiency, and excellent patient care.

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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