Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Blacksburg, Virginia is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing clinical expertise to ensure high-quality patient care without night or weekend shifts.

The ideal candidate will assist in patient preparations, give injections, and help with minor surgeries. A Medical Assistant Certification is required, along with at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.
• Must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 60 days of employment for recent graduates.
• Certification required for candidates with one year of Medical Assistant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking histories and vital signs.
• Assist with lab testing and give injections.
• Help physicians prepare for minor surgeries and physicals.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on calling, no weekends, no holidays.

Seeking a Medical Assistant for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. Join our supportive team of professionals dedicated to excellent patient care.

What you will do

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Give injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer telephone calls to the practice and screen for referrals.

Qualifications

Experience:

• One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.

Certification / License:

• Medical Assistant Certification required. Acceptable certifications include RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA certification, or ABR-OE credentials.
• Medical Assistants who recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from a Medical Assisting training program must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 60 days of employment.
• Candidates/incumbents with one year of Medical Assistant work experience who do not possess Medical Assistant Certification must obtain Medical Assistant Certification within one year of hire date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, trusted banking partners, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family‑building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.