NCT - Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare • Deer Park, TX

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About The Position

CareNow is seeking an NCT/Medical Assistant to support patient care in its urgent care clinics. The role includes taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, performing EKGs, administering intramuscular injections, and performing x-ray and imaging services according to provider orders. The Medical Assistant documents patient histories and other information in the electronic health record, updates patient charts, and may apply splints, dressings, and bandages. The role also supports clinic operations by assisting with check-in and check-out, auditing charts, maintaining records and logs for in-house and external lab work and drug screens, and keeping patients and visitors informed about clinic progress.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant school or approved program, and a qualifying radiology technician license in the state of residency. Current BLS certification is required within 30 days of starting, and federal breath alcohol and drug screening certifications must be obtained within three months of employment or promotion. One or more years of clinical experience is helpful; EHR experience and current AAMA certification are preferred.

CareNow is owned and operated by HCA Healthcare. The posting describes a total rewards package that may include medical and other insurance coverage, paid time off and leave programs, retirement and savings resources, education support, and additional benefits. Eligibility may vary by location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistants or completion of an approved program (BOTP).
• General Medical Radiology Technician (GMRT), Limited Medical Radiology Technician (LMRT), or Non-Registered Technician (NCT) license in the state of residency.
• Current BLS Certification within 30 days of start.
• Obtain Federal Breath Alcohol Screening Certification and Federal Drug Screening Certification within 3 months of employment or promotion.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of clinical experience in a patient care setting is helpful.
• Experience using an EHR system is beneficial.
• Current certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, collect lab specimens, perform EKGs, and administer IM injections.
• Perform x-ray and imaging services according to provider orders and update patient charts.
• Collect patient histories and document them appropriately in the EHR.
• Apply splints, dressings, and bandages as needed.
• Assist with patient check-in and check-out, including auditing charts, when needed.
• Maintain records and logs for activities including in-house lab work, drug screens, and lab work sent to other labs.
• Keep patients and visitors informed about clinic progress.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away-from-work programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellbeing resources.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits including fertility and family-building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 for new hires.

What This Job Offers

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