Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Fort Walton Beach is looking for a passionate Medical Assistant to join our team. You will prepare patients for examinations, assist physicians, and ensure high-quality care in a supportive environment. The role is full-time from Monday to Friday with no nights or weekends. A strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, retirement savings plans, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or 12 months of clinical patient care experience.
• Certification must be obtained within one year if not initially possessed.
• Active and unrevoked certification (RMA, CCMA, CMA, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment including taking histories and vital signs.
• Assist with lab testing and phlebotomy, and give injections.
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient care

Injection administration

Phlebotomy

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program

Current Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a (Medical Assistant) today with Fort Walton Trauma Services.

Job Summary And Qualifications

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

Seeking a Medical Assistant practice 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. We want you to apply now.

What you will do in this role:

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with the necessary instruments for your patients 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 screens for referral.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Fort Walton Trauma Services 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.

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.