Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare11 months ago
Ashland, VA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

CareNow is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Assistant to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in our urgent care clinics. This incentive eligible role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally as part of HCA Healthcare – an organization renowned for its ethical leadership and commitment to community service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
  • Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, ensuring proper maintenance and sterilization of supplies and equipment.
  • Give injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy needs.
  • Assist physicians in applying splints, dressings, and bandages.
  • Assist with transfers and scheduling of follow-up care.
  • Coordinate patient physicals and workplace injuries for partner accounts.
  • Screen incoming calls for referral to physicians and practitioners.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited school of Medical Assisting or completion of an approved Back Office Training Program (BOTP) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ year of experience in a clinical patient setting is preferred.
  • Experience using an EHR system is very helpful.
  • Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is helpful.
  • Ability to obtain a Federal Breath Alcohol Screening Certificate and Federal Drug Screening Certification within 30 days of start is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drugs, behavioral health, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
  • 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
  • Colleague recognition program.
  • Time Away From Work Program offering paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Required Skills

Exam room preparation
Patient history taking
Phlebotomy
Sterilization of equipment
EHR operation
Injection administration
Assisting physicians
Lab testing assistance
Vital signs measurement