Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Neuro Svs is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Largo, FL. This full-time position supports clinicians by preparing patients, taking histories and vitals, and assisting with injections and minor procedures.

You will maintain exam rooms, sterilize equipment, handle lab tasks, answer calls, and coordinate referrals. A High School diploma and Medical Assistant certification are required; 1 year of clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of Medical Assisting or direct clinical patient care experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Medical Assistant Certification if not current.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking histories and vital signs.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with instruments and maintain supplies.
• Administer injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians in minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer practice telephone calls and screen for referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

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 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.

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.

High School Diploma or GED Required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: 3 ways to qualify:

Medical Assistant Certification-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 Largo Neuro Svs, 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.

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