Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida
Location:Port Charlotte - Bayshore -22655 Bayshore RoadSuite 120Port Charlotte FL 33980
Department: GCHSWF Peds Spec - Port Char
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/7:30:00AM to 4:00:00PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $25.31 / hour
Join Lee Healths pediatric specialty team in Port Charlotte! This is a special opportunity to work in a multispecialty pediatric office with a diverse clinical workload, allowing you to expand your skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.
Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document information in the electronic medical record.
Assist providers with examinations, procedures, medications, and injections within established protocols.
Support patient intake, clinical documentation, and daily office operations.
Collaborate with providers and team members to deliver safe, compassionate pediatric care.
Meet one of the following:
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last two years with no prior MA experience.
Active CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), or RMA (AMT) certification.
At least one year of Medical Assistant experience within the last four years.
Pediatric experience and a passion for working with children are preferred.
Earn $21.54$25.31 per hour, with pay directly correlated to your years of experience in Medical Assistanttitled roles.
Eligible full-time Medical Assistants may qualify for:
$3,500 sign-on bonus
Additional $1,500 quick-start incentive for eligible hires who start within 30 days
Up to $5,000 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates
Incentives are subject to program requirements. PRN positions and former Lee Health employees who left within the past 12 months are not eligible for sign-on incentives.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match up to 5%, subject to plan terms
Paid time off and holidays
Tuition assistance after one year, subject to program requirements
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career development and advancement opportunities
Bring your clinical skills and compassion to a team dedicated to exceptional pediatric care!
Application Requirement: A current, updated resume with complete employment dates for every position is required for consideration. Pay placement is based on relevant Medical Assistanttitled experience.
Lee Health Be Valued for Being You.
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 accredited post- secondary medical assisting program that prepares the Medical Assistant to take the national CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), CCMA (National Healthcareer Association), or RMA (American Medical Technologists) exam is preferred.
Experience: Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required for graduates who have completed an accredited medical assisting program within the past two years. One year of recent clinical experience (within the last four years) in a physicians office or hospital outpatient department may be accepted in lieu of a degree, diploma or certificate from an accredited medical assisting program.
Certification: CMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health career Association), RMA (American Medical Technologists) preferred. BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) required and must be obtained within first 90 days of hire.
License: Not Required
Other: Medical terminology, communication skills and basic knowledge of computers required. Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.
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