Medical Assistant - Now Hiring

U.S. Navy10 months ago
St Rose, LA, 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, 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, assist in the treatment of diseases and injuries, maintain patient treatment records, conduct research, and perform clinical tests.
  • Assist Navy Physicians and Nurses in various medical fields including 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, have served before, or have never served before.

Benefits & Perks

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

Required Skills

dental assistance
clinical testing
operating room support
emergency medical treatment
preventive care administration
patient records management
vaccination and IV administration