Medical Assistant - Peds Rheumatology - Women and Children's Medical Plaza

Location:  Women and Children's Medical Plaza - 15901 Bass Road   Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: HOD HB Peds Rheumatology

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

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

Summary🧸🦴 Now Hiring: Medical Assistant – Pediatric Rheumatology 🩺✨

📍 Women and Children’s Medical Plaza
15901 Bass Road
Fort Myers, FL 33908

🏢 Department: Pediatric Rheumatology
🕒 Work Type: Full Time
⏰ Schedule: Monday – Friday
💰 Pay Range: $21.54 – $25.31 per hour (based on experience)

✅ Minimum Qualifications (Must Meet ONE of the Following)

Candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements:

1️⃣ Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program within the last two years (with no prior MA experience)
OR
2️⃣ Active Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following organizations:

• CMA – American Association of Medical Assisting

• CCMA – National Health Career Association

• RMA – American Medical Technologists
  OR
  3️⃣ Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience within the last 4 years

Applicants who do not meet one of these requirements will not be considered.

💰 Incentives

✨ Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
✨ Up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance (for candidates residing 50+ miles away)

Sign-on bonus requires a two-year work commitment in a Medical Assisting role.

Compensation is determined directly by years of relevant Medical Assistant experience.

💙 Make a Difference in Pediatric Specialty Care

Join our Pediatric Rheumatology team and support children and families managing autoimmune and inflammatory conditions such as juvenile arthritis and other complex disorders.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and compassionate Medical Assistant who enjoys building relationships with pediatric patients while supporting providers in a specialized clinical setting.

Working in pediatric rheumatology means helping children manage chronic conditions while supporting their long-term health, mobility, and quality of life.

🩺 Key Responsibilities

• Room pediatric patients and obtain/document vital signs

• Assist providers during specialty examinations and procedures

• Administer injections and perform clinical duties within scope

• Coordinate labs, referrals, and follow-up appointments

• Provide patient and family education and support

• Maintain accurate EMR documentation

• Ensure exam rooms are organized, stocked, and ready for patient care

• Collaborate closely with providers and clinical team members

📄 Application Reminder

To ensure your application is reviewed quickly, please include:

✔️ Most updated resume with complete employment dates
✔️ Professional references
✔️ Upload of active MA certification (if applicable)

🎁 Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Retirement plans with employer match

• Paid Time Off & paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• Employee wellness programs

• Career advancement opportunities

🌟 If you’re a Medical Assistant who enjoys pediatrics and wants to grow your career in a meaningful specialty like Pediatric Rheumatology, we encourage you to apply today!

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 physician’s 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.

US:FL:Fort Myers