Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare•Pensacola, FL

12h

About The Position

HCA Florida West Primary Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical expertise and help ensure patients receive high-quality, efficient care. The role supports physicians and patients in a primary care practice, with a focus on patient preparation, clinical procedures, room and equipment readiness, and telephone screening. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday day position. It has no nights, on-call duties, weekends, holidays, or travel requirements. No prior experience is required if the candidate meets one of the stated qualification pathways. Candidates with one year of medical work experience who do not have Medical Assistant certification must obtain certification within one year of hire. Recent graduates of Medical Assisting programs must obtain clinical MA certification within 60 days of employment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program, or 12 months of direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting, or current Medical Assistant certification.
Candidates with one year of medical work experience who do not possess Medical Assistant certification must obtain certification within one year of hire.
Medical Assistants who recently graduated from a Medical Assisting training program must obtain clinical MA certification within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Active, unrevoked RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or NCRMA certification or ABR-OE credentials are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and 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 and 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.