Location:

Department: LPG Adult Infectious Disease

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM

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

Summary

🩺 Medical Assistant Adult Infectious Disease (ID)

Join Lee Health's Adult Infectious Disease Team in Fort Myers, Florida!

💰 Compensation & Incentives

Pay Range: $21.54 - $25.31 per hour (compensation is based on relevant experience)

🎉 Bonus Opportunities for External Candidates

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus with a two-year work commitment

• $3,500 standard sign-on bonus
• Additional $1,500 bonus for candidates who start within 30 days of offer acceptance

$5,000 Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates living more than 50 miles from the work location
(Two-year work commitment required)

📍 Location

Adult Infectious Disease
16281 Bass Road, Suite 100
Fort Myers, FL 33908

Schedule

Full-Time

Monday Friday
8:00 AM 4:30 PM

No evenings, weekends, or holidays required.

Why Join Lee Health?

At Lee Health, you'll become part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care throughout Southwest Florida. Our Adult Infectious Disease team provides specialized care for patients with complex infectious diseases while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting providers, coordinating patient care, and ensuring an outstanding experience for every patient who walks through our doors.

🩺 What You'll Do

• Room patients and obtain vital signs
• Document patient information accurately within the electronic medical record
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures
• Administer medications and injections as directed
• Coordinate patient care and follow-up appointments
• Process prescription refill requests and provider messages
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and clinical equipment
• Deliver compassionate, professional patient care while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards

Medical Assistant Requirements

Candidates must meet ONE of the following requirements:

Option 1

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last two years
(No Medical Assistant experience required)

Option 2

Hold an active Medical Assistant certification from one of the following organizations:

• CMA American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• CCMA National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• RMA American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Option 3

Minimum of one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience within the last four (4) years

Preferred Qualifications

Previous ambulatory or physician office experience

Experience working in a specialty practice

Familiarity with Epic or other electronic medical record systems

Strong communication and patient-service skills

🎁 Benefits That Start Investing in You

Lee Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

🏥 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

💰 Retirement Plan with up to 5% Employer Match

🎓 Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs

🏖 Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

🎉 Paid Holidays

💳 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

🧠 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

👶 Family-Friendly Benefits

📈 Career Growth Opportunities Within One of Florida's Largest Health Systems

Looking for a Stable Schedule and Meaningful Work?

If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy working in a collaborative clinical environment, and are looking to grow your healthcare career with a respected organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join Lee Health's Adult Infectious Disease team in Fort Myers! 🩺💙

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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