Medical Assistant - Now Hiring

U.S. Navy10 months ago
Tatamy, PA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be between the ages of 18-34. The Navy relies on exceptional medical personnel to keep our servicemen and women healthy. As a Hospital Corpsman, you’ll get to try your hand at just about everything while making a huge difference for the Sailors you serve.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs, Seabees, Marines and other military personnel injured in the field, as well as on Sailors aboard ships or aircraft
  • Perform emergency dental treatment as well as construct dental crowns and bridges, process dental X-rays and operate X-ray equipment
  • Serve as an operating room technician for general and specialized surgery
  • Help administer a wide range of preventive care and medications, including immunizations and intravenous fluids
  • Conduct physical examinations and assist in the treatment of diseases and injuries
  • Maintain patient treatment records, conduct research and perform clinical tests
  • Assist Navy Physicians and Nurses in a variety of medical fields, including, but not limited to: radiology, physical therapy, phlebotomy, dental, surgery, family medicine, pathology, and women’s health

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizen or equivalent
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • 17 years of age or older

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary
  • Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
  • Free health insurance
  • Free housing
  • A retirement plan
  • Paid training
  • College credit

Required Skills

Patient Examination
Emergency Medical Treatment
Clinical Testing
Medical Record Keeping
Dental Assistance
Operating Room Support
Healthcare Administration