Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare•Fort Pierce, FL

About The Position

HCA Florida Lawnwood Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical expertise and help ensure patients receive high-quality, efficient care. The position 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, takes patient histories and vital signs, prepares examination and treatment rooms, and maintains the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for care. The role also includes administering injections, assisting with laboratory testing and phlebotomy, supporting physicians during minor surgeries and physicals, and answering and screening practice telephone calls for referrals.

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

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including 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 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.