Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare • Salem, VA

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About The Position

LewisGale Physicians Gen Surg/ID/Vasc Surgery 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 collaborative practice environment.

The position is full time, Monday through Friday during the day, with no nights, on-call shifts, 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 specified certification pathways: hold an accepted Medical Assistant certification (RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or ABR-OE); if a recent graduate of 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 necessary instruments, and prepare and maintain 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 referrals.

Benefits

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