Medical Assistant - HOD Peds Surgery - Lee Convenient Care - Summerlin

Location: Lee Convenient Care - Summerlin -16230 Summerlin Road Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: HOD HB Peds Surgery

Work Type: Full Time

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

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

Summary

Medical Assistant Pediatric Surgery

Lee Physician Group Pediatric Surgery
Location: Lee Convenient Care Summerlin
16230 Summerlin Road
Fort Myers, FL 33908

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Join Our Pediatric Surgery Team

At Lee Physician Group Pediatric Surgery , we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in pediatric general surgery. Our experienced surgeons utilize advanced technology and minimally invasive surgical techniques to provide exceptional care while making the surgical experience less intimidating for children and their families.

Supporting our providers is a compassionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care every step of the way. Our Child Life Specialists work alongside the clinical team to help children feel safe, informed, and comfortable throughout their surgical journey. As a Medical Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting our physicians while providing compassionate, family-centered care in a specialty practice dedicated to children.

If you're passionate about working with pediatric patients, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Medical Assistant, you will provide clinical support to physicians and the care team by:

• Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs
• Preparing patients for examinations and minor procedures
• Assisting providers during patient visits
• Administering injections, medications, and vaccines as directed
• Performing phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed
• Documenting patient information accurately in the electronic medical record
• Coordinating referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments
• Providing patient and family education
• Maintaining exam rooms, supplies, and clinical equipment
• Delivering compassionate, family-centered care in a fast-paced pediatric surgical practice

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last 2 years , or
• Current Medical Assistant certification:
  • CMA (AAMA)
  • CCMA (NHA)
  • RMA (AMT)
• OR one year of Medical Assistant experience within the last four years

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Why Join Lee Health?

At Lee Health, you'll become part of a nationally recognized, nonprofit health system committed to improving the health of our community while investing in the growth of our team members.

Full-Time Benefits Include

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Lee Health

Sign-On & Relocation Incentives

Qualified full-time candidates may be eligible for:

• Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • $3,500 standard sign-on bonus
  • Additional $1,500 for candidates who begin employment within 30 days of offer acceptance
• Up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance for eligible candidates relocating from more than 50 miles away

Sign-on bonus requires a two-year employment commitment.

Make a Difference Every Day

Join a team where innovation, compassion, and collaboration come together to provide exceptional surgical care for children. At Lee Physician Group Pediatric Surgery, you'll help create a positive experience for patients and families while building a rewarding career with one of Southwest Florida's leading healthcare organizations.

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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