Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & disability

401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9%

Education & tuition assistance

Fertility & family building benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for a full-time, daytime schedule (Mon-Fri) in Brevard, NC. The role centers on clinical support, ensuring timely patient care and efficient exam flow.

Responsibilities include taking histories and vitals, room preparation, administering injections, phlebotomy, minor surgeries support, and handling referrals and calls. Certification is required and ongoing education is encouraged within the team.

Qualifications

• One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience.
• Certification required: RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or ABR-OE credentials.
• Recently graduated Medical Assistants must obtain certification within 60 days of employment.
• Candidates with one year of MA experience without certification must obtain certification within one year of hire date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vital signs

History taking

Injections

Phlebotomy

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays. Seeking a Medical Assistant who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

What You Will Do

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with the 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 referrals.

Qualifications

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

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

Benefits

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

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.