Medical Assistant - Adult Infectious Disease - Lee Memorial Hospital

Location: Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

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

Help Fight Disease. Protect Communities. Make a Difference Every Day.

Location: Lee Memorial Hospital
2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Schedule: Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
No weekends. No holidays. Enjoy work-life balance while building a rewarding career!

Join the Front Lines of Infectious Disease Care

If you're a Medical Assistant who is passionate about medicine, patient education, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to join Lee Health's Adult Infectious Disease team.

Every day you'll work alongside expert physicians caring for patients with complex infectious conditions, helping improve lives through compassionate care, prevention, education, and treatment. This specialty offers a fast-paced, intellectually engaging environment where you'll continue learning while making a meaningful difference.

Sign-On & Relocation Incentives

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

• $3,500 Sign-On Bonus
• Additional $1,500 for starting within 30 days

Up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance
Available for eligible candidates relocating from more than 50 miles away.

Sign-on bonus requires a two-year commitment.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet ONE of the following:

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last 2 years (no experience required)

OR

Current Medical Assistant Certification:

• CMA
• CCMA
• RMA

OR

One year of Medical Assistant experience within the last 4 years

What You'll Do

• Assist providers during patient visits and procedures
• Room patients and obtain vital signs
• Administer injections and immunizations
• Perform EKGs, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing
• Coordinate patient care and follow-up appointments
• Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, and preventive care
• Document accurately in Epic EMR

Why Choose Lee Health?

At Lee Health, we invest in our team members because exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people.

Our Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation based on experience

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer match

Tuition Reimbursement & Career Development

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Opportunities for advancement within one of Southwest Florida's largest healthcare systems

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a Medical Assistant role where you'll expand your clinical skills, work with an outstanding specialty team, and help improve the health of our community, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and begin your next chapter with Lee Health's Adult Infectious Disease team!

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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