Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Education support

Fertility and family building

Job summary

HCA Health care in Florida Broward Cardiology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care during daytime hours. You will prepare patients for examinations, help with injections and phlebotomy, and assist physicians with minor procedures.

The role emphasizes accuracy in vital signs, room preparation, and efficient handling of referrals and calls. Certification or active MA credentials are highly valued, with growth opportunities within a large healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or clinical experience in healthcare.
• Certification within one year of hire if MA experience but without certification.
• New graduates will obtain a clinical MA certification within 60 days of employment.
• Active and unrevoked MA certifications (RMA/CCMA/CMA/NCMA/NCRMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by recording histories and vital signs.
• Set up exam rooms and organize instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Administer injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians with minor surgeries and physicals as needed.
• Answer practice calls and screen for referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Medical assisting program

Medical certification

Phone screening/referral

Education

Accredited Medical Assisting program

Tools

Sterilization techniques

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Medical Assistant today with HCA Florida Broward Cardiology.

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:

• 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 within60 days of employment

• Active and unrevoked RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or NCRMA certification/ABR-OE credentials is highly preferred

Benefits

HCA Florida Broward Cardiology, 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 (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

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