Medical Assistant - Advanced Lung Care Center - The Sanctuary - Regional Cancer Center

Location: The Sanctuary - Regional Cancer Center -8931 Colonial Center Drive Fort Myers FL 33905

Department: LPG Advanced Lung Care Center

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00AM to 5:30:00PM / 5x8 hour shifts variable Monday to Friday OR 4x10 hour shifts - day off is typically a Monday or Friday

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

Summary

Medical Assistant Advanced Lung Care Center

Lee Health | The Sanctuary Regional Cancer Center | Fort Myers, FL

Join Lee Healths Advanced Lung Care Center and make a meaningful difference for patients receiving specialized pulmonary and lung care. We are looking for a compassionate, skilled Medical Assistant who enjoys working closely with patients and providers in a collaborative specialty-care environment.

Schedule That Gives You Flexibility

Choose from two schedule options:

• 5x8-hour shifts: Variable MondayFriday schedule, with shifts falling within the 7:00 AM5:30 PM timeframe
• 4x10-hour shifts: Enjoy an additional day off each week, typically Monday or Friday

This is a great opportunity for an MA looking for a predictable weekday schedule with flexibility built in.

What Were Looking For

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last 2 years ; or
• Active Medical Assistant certification: CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), or RMA (AMT) ; or
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience within the last 4 years

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, compassion for patients, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential.

Why Join Lee Health?

At Lee Health, youll be part of a growing organization committed to exceptional patient care, professional development, and a supportive team environment.

Full-time employees may be eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with up to 5% match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement after one year
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

External Candidate Incentives

Qualified external Medical Assistant candidates may be eligible for:

$3,500 Sign-On Bonus
+$1,500 Early Start Bonus for eligible candidates who start within 30 days
Up to $5,000 Total Sign-On Opportunity

Candidates relocating from more than 50 miles away may also be eligible for a $5,000 relocation package .

Sign-on incentives are subject to eligibility requirements and require a two-year commitment to the Medical Assistant role.

Ready to Grow Your Career in Specialty Care?

Bring your Medical Assistant skills to a team where your work directly supports patients navigating complex lung and pulmonary care. Join Lee Health and grow your career while making a difference every day.

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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