Medical Assistant – Day Shift, Excellent Benefits

HCA Healthcare; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with matching

Education support

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's LewisGale Physicians Pediatrics in Salem, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time, dayshift position. You will prepare patients for examination, take histories and vitals, and assist with exams, minor procedures, lab work, and telephone screens.

The role offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for certification support within a patient-centered team focused on high-quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

RMA

CCMA

CMA

NCMA

NRCMA

ABR-OE

Job description

HCA Healthcare's LewisGale Physicians Pediatrics in Salem, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time, dayshift position. You will prepare patients for examination, take histories and vitals, and assist with exams, minor procedures, lab work, and telephone screens.

The role offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for certification support within a patient-centered team focused on high-quality care.