Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; South Pasadena (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida General and Weight Loss Surgery is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced surgical and primary care setting. The role involves preparing patients, rooms, and supplies, performing injections, assisting with lab work, and supporting physicians during minor procedures.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of medical assisting or direct clinical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and Medical Assistant Certification (RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or

Qualifications

• One year of Medical Assisting or direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.
• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Medical Assistant Certification is required. Acceptable certifications include RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or ABR-OE credentials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by taking patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and maintain supplies and equipment, including sterilization.
• Administer injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer telephone calls to the practice and screens for referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Medical Assistant today with HCA Florida General and Weight Loss Surgery.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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 andassistwith lab testing and phlebotomy
• You willassistphysicians 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 AssistantCertification-required. Acceptable certifications are RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA certification, or ABR-OE credentials is acceptableOR
• Medical Assistants who recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from a Medical Assistingtraining program must obtain Medical Assistant certification within60 daysof employment.OR
• Candidates/incumbents with one year of Medical Assistant work experience who donotpossessMedical Assistant Certification must obtain Medical Assistant Certification within one year of hire date.

Benefits

HCA Florida General and Weight Loss Surgery, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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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