Medical Assistant - Military Veterans
HCA Healthcare9 months ago
North Las Vegas, NV, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we care like family and are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. This Medical Assistant position is incentive eligible and offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment. Compensation: $18.31 - $26.56 per hour. Join our team, make a difference in your community, and advance your career in patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments as well as sterilization.
- 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
- Graduate of 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.
- The 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 including prescription drug, behavioral health coverage, 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 and legal counseling.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 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 including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away From Work Program including paid time off, paid family leave, and long- and short-term disability coverage.
- Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Required Skills
Phlebotomy
Sterilization
Patient Preparation
Clinical Support
Vital Signs Measurement
EHR System Usage
Injection Administration