Medical Assistant - Breast Surgical Oncology - The Sanctuary

Location:Breast Surgical Oncology -8525 Colonial Center DriveSuite 1000Fort Myers FL 33905

Department: LPG Breast Surgical Oncology

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM

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

Location: Breast Surgical Oncology
8525 Colonial Center Drive, Suite 1000
Fort Myers, FL 33905

Schedule: Monday Friday | 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients facing breast cancer.

If you're a Medical Assistant who is passionate about oncology, surgery, and compassionate patient care, this is an opportunity to build a career that truly matters.

Join our Breast Surgical Oncology team and work alongside dedicated breast surgeons and oncology specialists who provide expert, personalized care from diagnosis through surgery and recovery. Every interaction is an opportunity to offer reassurance, education, and support during one of the most important moments in a patient's life.

This role is ideal for Medical Assistants who are drawn to oncology and want to make a lasting difference through compassionate, patient-centered care.

$3,500 Sign-On Bonus

Additional $1,500 when you start within 30 days

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

Sign-on bonus requires a two-year commitment.

Candidates must meet ONE of the following:

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

OR

Active Medical Assistant Certification:

• CMA
• CCMA
• RMA

OR

One year of Medical Assistant experience within the last 4 years

As a valued member of our Breast Surgical Oncology team, you'll:

Prepare patients for surgical consultations and follow-up visits

Obtain vital signs and medical histories

Assist physicians with examinations and in-office procedures

Administer injections and perform clinical testing as needed

Coordinate referrals, imaging, lab work, and surgical scheduling

Provide compassionate education and support to patients and families

Accurately document care in Epic EMR

Working in Breast Surgical Oncology means becoming part of a team that provides hope during life's most challenging moments. You'll build meaningful relationships with patients while helping deliver exceptional care through every step of their treatment journey.

If you thrive in a specialty where clinical excellence, empathy, teamwork, and purpose come together, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

At Lee Health, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our patients.

Competitive pay based on experience

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer match

Tuition Reimbursement and Career Growth Opportunities

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Career advancement within one of Southwest Florida's leading healthcare systems

If you're a Medical Assistant with a passion for oncology, surgical specialties, and compassionate patient care, we'd love to welcome you to our Breast Surgical Oncology team.

Apply today and help provide expert care, hope, and healingone patient at a time.

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.

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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