Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Austin Heart is seeking a Clinical Medical Assistant to join our team and help deliver high-quality patient care. You will prepare patients for examinations by taking histories and vital signs, and you will maintain exam rooms and supplies.

You will assist with injections, lab testing, phlebotomy, and minor procedures, and you will help with referral screening to keep the clinic running smoothly. This role supports growth within HCA Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or 12 months of direct clinical care experience.
• Or current Medical Assistant certification.
• Candidates with 1 year medical work experience must obtain certification within 1 year of hire.
• Active and unrevoked RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or NCRMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and vital signs to prep for exams.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Provide injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians with minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer calls and screen referrals for the practice.

Skills

Patient history taking

Vital signs

Sterilization

Injections

Lab testing support

Minor surgery assistance

Phone screening/referrals

Education

Medical Assisting program graduation

12 months direct clinical care experience

Current Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Assistant? At Austin Heart, 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

Seeking a Clinical Medical Assistant for our 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.

What you 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 screens 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

Benefits

Austin Heart, 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

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.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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