Medical Assistant - Full-time
U.S. Navy9 months ago
Lincoln Park, NJ, 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
- Hospital Corpsmen assist health care professionals in providing medical care to Navy personnel and their families.
- 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 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, and women’s health.
Required Qualifications
- Requirements: U.S. citizen or equivalent
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent
- Age: 17 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications
- Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
- Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
- Professional credentials and certifications
- College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education
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
Preventive Care Administration
Operating Room Support
Emergency Medical Treatment
Patient Records Management
Dental Assistance