Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work (PTO, family leave

401(k) with company match

Education support

Dependent scholarships

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Ocala seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support, prepare patients, and assist with exams. You will handle room setup, injections, phlebotomy, and support physicians with minor procedures.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday day shift, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Relevant MA certification or clinical experience is required, with growth through education benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or equivalent clinical experience.
• Current Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.
• Certification within 1 year of hire if not already certified.
• Active RMA/CCMA/CMA/NCMA/NCRMA credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by taking histories and vital signs.
• Set up exam rooms and maintain supplies and equipment, incl. sterilization.
• Give injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians with minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer practice calls and screen referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assistance

Injections

Phlebotomy

Education

Accredited Medical Assisting program

12 months direct clinical patient care experience

Current Medical Assistant certification

RMA/CCMA/CMA/NCMA/NCRMA preferred certifications

ABR-OE clinical orders entry certification considerations

Certification within 1 year of hire

Job description

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Job Summary and Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), 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.

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

Benefits

• 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

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.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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.