Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida Jacksonville Breast Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a outpatient setting. The role involves preparing patients, taking histories and vitals, handling exam rooms, and assisting with injections and basic lab work.

This full-time position offers steady daytime hours (Monday–Friday), with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Candidates must have one year of clinical experience and certification within specified timelines; competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• One year of Medical Assisting or direct clinical patient care experience.
• Certification must be obtained within specified timelines if not already certified.
• Maintenance of patient privacy and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by taking histories and vitals.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies and sterilization.
• Administer injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians with minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer calls and screen referrals for the practice.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Phlebotomy

Lab testing

Room preparation

Telephone triage

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Jacksonville Breast Care which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

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

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:

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

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: 3 ways to qualify

• Medical Assistant Certification is required. Acceptable certifications are RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA certification, or ABR-OE credentials is acceptable OR
• 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. OR
• 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

HCA Florida Jacksonville Breast Care, 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.

Physician Services Group

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