Medical Assistant

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 or aboard ships/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 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 various medical fields including radiology, physical therapy, phlebotomy, dental, surgery, family medicine, pathology, women’s health and more.

Required Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

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