Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Student loan assistance

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida Miami-Dade Surgical Specialists is hiring a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, take histories and vital signs, and maintain treatment rooms with proper sterilization. The role includes giving injections, assisting with lab work, and supporting physicians during minor surgeries and physicals.

The position is full-time, day shift, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly valued, and MA certification or equivalent experience is

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or 12 months of direct clinical patient care experience.
• Certification required within 1 year if not holding MA certification at hire.
• Active certifications such as CMA/CCMA/NHA preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by taking histories and vital signs.
• Set up exam and treatment rooms with instruments and maintain supplies and equipment including sterilization.
• Administer injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians in minor surgeries and physicals preparation.
• Answer phone calls and screen for referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Sterilization

Phlebotomy

Injections

Bilingual English and Spanish

Education

Medical Assisting certification

Graduation from accredited MA program

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Assistant? At HCA Florida Miami-Dade Surgical Specialists, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

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

What will do in this role:

• You will prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs
• You will prepare exam and treatment rooms with the necessary instruments for your patients including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
• You will give injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy
• You will assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals
• You will answer telephone calls to the practice and screen for referral

What Qualifications you will need:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program OR twelve months of direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting OR current Medical Assistant certification
• Candidates with one year of Medical work experience who do not possess Medical Assistant Certification must obtain Certification within one year of hire date
• Medical Assistants who recently graduated from a Medical Assisting training program will obtain a clinical MA certification within 60 days of employment
• Active and unrevoked RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or NCRMA certification/ABR-OE credentials is highly preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant, or NHA Cert Clinical Medical Assistant, or NAHP Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, or AMT Registered Medical Assistant, or ABR-OE Assess Based Rec in Order Entry must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Bilingual English and Spanish highly preferred

Benefits

HCA Florida Miami-Dade Surgical Specialists, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.