Medical Assistant - Day Shift, No Nights or Weekends

HCA Healthcare; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Waterway Primary Care, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time daytime hours. No nights, no weekends, no holidays.

You will prepare patients for examinations, take histories and vital signs, set up exam rooms with necessary instruments, and assist with injections, lab testing, and minor procedures. Support physicians and handle referrals when needed.

Comprehensive benefits and the stability of a large healthcare system are offered.

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, 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

Job description

Waterway Primary Care, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time daytime hours. No nights, no weekends, no holidays.

You will prepare patients for examinations, take histories and vital signs, set up exam rooms with necessary instruments, and assist with injections, lab testing, and minor procedures. Support physicians and handle referrals when needed.

Comprehensive benefits and the stability of a large healthcare system are offered.