Medical Assistant

U.S. Navy; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A military branch of the United States is seeking a Hospital Corpsman to provide essential medical care to Navy personnel and their families. This role includes performing emergency medical and dental treatments, assisting in surgeries, and offering a wide range of preventive care. As a Hospital Corpsman, you will have the chance to work in various environments, including naval ships and medical facilities. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and education opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential bonus upon enlistment

Free health insurance

Free housing

Retirement plan

Paid training

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or equivalent.
• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Graduated from high school or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist health care professionals in providing medical care.
• Perform emergency medical treatment in various environments.
• Maintain patient treatment records and conduct research.

Skills

Emergency medical treatment

Dental treatment

Operating room technician

Preventive care

Clinical tests

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be between the ages of 18-34

The Navy relies on exceptional medical personnel to keep our servicemen and women healthy. As a Hospital Corpsman, youll get to try your hand at just about everything while making a huge difference for the Sailors you serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Hospital Corpsmen (HM) assist health care professionals in providing medical care to Navy personnel and their families. They may function as clinical or specialty technicians, medical administrative personnel and healthcare providers at medical treatment facilities. Specifically, Hospital Corpsmen may be called upon to:

• Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs, Seabees, Marines and other military personnel injured in the field, as well as on Sailors aboard ships or aircraft
• Perform emergency dental treatment as well as construct dental crowns and bridges, process dental X-rays and operate X-ray equipment
• Serve as an operating room technician for general and specialized surgery
• Help administer a wide range of preventive care and medications, including immunizations and intravenous fluids
• Conduct physical examinations and assisting in the treatment of diseases and injuries
• Maintain patient treatment records, conduct research and perform clinical tests
• Assist Navy Physicians and Nurses in a variety of medical fields, including, but not limited to: radiology, physical therapy, phlebotomy, dental, surgery, family medicine, pathology, womens health and more

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• Paid training
• College credit

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
• Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
• Professional credentials and certifications
• College credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizen or equivalent
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 17 years of age or older

WORK ENVIRONMENT

As a Hospital Corpsman, you have the most diverse range of work environments available in the Navy. Your job will likely take you all over the worldand far out of your comfort zone. As a Hospital Corpsman, you could be assigned to a Navy medical treatment facility, like an on-base hospital or clinic. You could also work on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean or a submarine in the depths of the sea.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Hospital Corpsmen in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.

Job Industries

• Government & Military