Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare • Largo, FL

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical expertise to help ensure patients receive high-quality, efficient care. The role supports physicians and patients in a practice setting by preparing patients and exam rooms, assisting with treatments and procedures, supporting laboratory testing, and handling telephone calls and referrals. The position is full time, Monday through Friday during the day, with no nights, on-call work, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

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

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 supplies and equipment for treatments, 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 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
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED