Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Behavioral health

Telemedicine

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Education support

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Memorial Satilla Cardiology in Georgia is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time role with days, no nights, no weekends, and no holidays. You will prepare patients, assist with exams, injections, and lab work, and support physicians in minor procedures.

The role requires 1 year of medical assisting or related clinical experience, and medical assistant certification (RMA/CCMA/CMA/NCMA/NRCMA/ABR-OE) with a plan to obtain certification if newly graduated within 60 days or within 1 year for

Qualifications

• One year of Medical Assisting or direct clinical patient care experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification is required (RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA or ABR-OE).
• Recent graduates must obtain certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

1 year of Medical Assisting or direct clinical patient care experience

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Memorial Satilla Cardiology which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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.

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:

EXPERIENCE:

One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: 3 ways to qualify

Medical Assistant Certification is 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

• 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.

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