Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare • Punta Gorda, FL

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About The Position

HCA Florida Neurosurgery is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support and help ensure patients receive high-quality, efficient care. The role is full time, Monday through Friday during the day, with no nights, on-call shifts, weekends, or holidays.

The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and treatment, maintains exam and treatment rooms and their supplies and equipment, supports procedures and lab work, and handles practice telephone calls and referral screening. The position is part of HCA Healthcare Physician Services, which supports physicians in delivering patient-centered care.

The employer offers a total rewards package with health and wellbeing resources, time-away programs, retirement and savings resources, education support, and additional insurance and family-building benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary by location.

Requirements

• At least one year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient-care experience in a healthcare setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the stated certification pathways: hold an accepted Medical Assistant certification (RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or ABR-OE credential); or, if recently graduated from a Medical Assisting training program within the last 12 months, obtain certification within 60 days of employment; or, with one year of Medical Assistant work experience and no certification, obtain certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments; prepare and maintain supplies and treatment equipment, including sterilization.
• Give injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer practice telephone calls and screen for referral.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED