Medical Assistant - Peds Primary - Travels for coverage as needed - Fort Myers, FL

Location: LPG Pediatrics at Page Field - 4751 S Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33907

Department: HOD HB Peds Primary - Page Field

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:30:00 AM to 6:00:00 PM

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

Summary

Medical Assistant Golisano Pediatrics Primary | Travels for Coverage

Join Lee Health and make a difference in the lives of children and families!

Golisano Pediatrics Primary is seeking a dependable, compassionate Medical Assistant to support our pediatric primary care offices throughout Lee Health. This position is based within our Pediatrics Primary network and will travel between offices as needed to provide coverage and support departmental staffing needs.

Travel to all Golisano Pediatrics Primary locations is required as needed , including:

• Cape Coral Hospital: 650 Del Prado Blvd, Suite 107, Cape Coral, FL 33990
• Coconut Point: 23450 Via Coconut Point, Suite H, Estero, FL 34135
• Franklin Park: 2330 Henderson Ave., Suite 200, Fort Myers, FL 33916
• Harbor Blvd.: 2525 Harbor Blvd, Suite 204, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
• Lehigh Acres: 260 Beth Stacey Blvd, Suite 110, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
• Page Field: 4751 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907
• Bayshore Road: 22655 Bayshore Road, Suite 120, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
• Bimini Square: 414 Cape Coral Parkway E, Suite 103, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Schedule

• Full-time position consisting of four 10-hour shifts per week.
• Schedule is typically MondayThursday; however, scheduled days may change based on departmental needs.
• Occasional weekend availability is required, although weekend coverage is rare.
• Flexibility to travel between all listed Pediatrics Primary offices is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the past two years with no prior Medical Assistant experience required.
• Current CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), or RMA (AMT) certification.
• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience within the past four years.

Additional Requirements: BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire.

Full-Time Sign-On & Relocation Incentives

• $3,500 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time external candidates.
• Additional $1,500 quick-start incentive when starting within 30 days of offer acceptance.

Up to $5,000 total sign-on incentives.

• Up to $5,000 relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. PRN positions are not eligible. Former Lee Health employees who left within the past 12 months are not eligible.

Be Valued for Being You Lee Health Benefits

Lee Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you professionally and personally, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 5%.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance after one year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Ready to make a difference?

If you enjoy working with children, thrive in a flexible environment, and are comfortable traveling between multiple pediatric offices to support patient care, we encourage you to apply!

Please upload your most updated resume, including employment dates, for consideration.

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 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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