Health Care Specialist/Combat Medic
United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Ability to diagnose and treat common illnesses in clinical settings.
- Strong communication skills for educating patients on health issues.
- Capacity to work in both clinical and tactical environments.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat common illnesses.
- Monitor and adjust treatment plans.
- Promote preventive care through routine check-ups.
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Education
Job description
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$24,396.00/yr - $30,036.00/yr
The Health Care Specialist /Combat Medic (MOS 68W) is the primary Health Care representative for the United States Army both in a clinical and a tactical environment. In a clinic, they assess patients' medical histories, symptoms, and health conditions to determine appropriate care, and work with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive treatments. In tactical/combat environments, they provide emergency medical treatment at the point of wounding, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from the point of injury to a central medical facility.
- Diagnose and treat common illnesses and conditions where applicable (e.g., in clinical settings).
- Monitor patients’ progress, adjust treatment plans, and educate patients on managing health conditions.
- Promote preventive care through routine check-ups, vaccinations, and health screenings.
- Schedule and conduct follow-up appointments to track patient progress and adjust treatment plans.
- Educate patients on conditions, medications, and lifestyle changes; instruct soldiers on Combat Life Savers/First Responder procedures.
- Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications as appropriate, and manage medical readiness, supplies, and equipment.
- GI Bill Scholarship (4 years of full-time tuition, books, and living expenses).
- Tuition Assistance Grant = $4,500 Annually (recharges each year).
- Student Loan Repayment Program up to $65,000 of current/outstanding loan debt.
- Housing & Lodging: Soldiers receive additional compensation for housing/lodging costs for themselves and immediate family; this entitlement is referred to as basic Allowance for Housing.
- Premium Healthcare Benefits: TRICARE Health Plan for service members and families; no- or low-cost care in many cases; comprehensive dental and vision coverage; mental health services; preventive health programs and wellness resources; maternity/paternity benefits; long-term care; specialized medical training opportunities.
- Education Benefits: Eligibility for GI Bill benefits and education programs; Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programs as above.
- VA Home Loan: Home purchase assistance with competitive rates and favorable terms.
The U.S. Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
- Entry level
- Full-time
- Health Care Provider
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