Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is hiring a Medical Assistant to join our team in a full-time daytime schedule (Mon-Fri, days). You will support clinicians by taking histories, vitals, preparing exam rooms, assisting with injections, phlebotomy, labs, and minor procedures.

We value patient-centered care and teamwork; certification and continuous learning are encouraged, with strong benefits and career growth opportunities within the HCA Healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program OR 12 months of direct clinical patient care experience OR current Medical Assistant certification.
• Certification within 1 year if not certified at hire; MA certification pursued within 60 days if newly graduated.
• Active and unrevoked MA certifications strongly preferred; ABR-OE or other MA credentials encouraged.
• Must obtain listed MA credentials within 1 year of employment start date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Phlebotomy

Room preparation

Patient histories

Phone screening

Education

Accredited Medical Assisting program

12 months direct clinical care experience

Medical Assistant certification

ABR-OE / RMA / CCMA credentials preferred

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Medical Assistant

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.

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
• (ABR-OE) Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry, or (RMA) Registered Medical Assistant, or (NRCMA) Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, or (CCMA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or (CMA) Certified Medical Assistant, or (NCMA) Nationally Certified Medical Assistant must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

No Travel Required

Benefits

No experience Required Years of Experience

HCA Healthcare, 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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.

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.