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