Medical Assistant

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $16.12 - $23.37 / hour
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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.IntroductionAre you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Medical Assistant today with CareNow.BenefitsCareNow, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
  Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  
  Come join our team as a(an) Medical Assistant. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Medical Assistant, you will:
  • Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs
  • Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments for your patients including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
  • Give injections, and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy needs
  • Assist physicians in applying splints, dressings, and bandages
  • Assist with transfers and scheduling of follow-up care
  • Coordinate patient physicals and work place injuries for partner accounts
  • Screen incoming calls for referral to physicians and practitioners You Should Have:
    • 1+ year of experience in a clinical patient setting is preferred
    • Experience using an EHR system is very helpful
    • Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assisting or completion of an approved program (BOTP) is required
    • Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is helpful
    • The ability to obtain a Federal Breath Alcohol Screening Certificate and Federal Drug Screening Certification within 30 days of start preferred The CareNow Urgent Care Clinic hours of operations are: Monday through Friday from 8am - 9pm, Saturday 8am - 8pm, and Sunday 8am - 5pm. You must have the flexibility to work during those hours.CareNow delivers quality, convenient, patient-centered urgent care with unparalleled service. We are in more than 100 urgent care clinics around the United States. We are committed to staffing our clinics with the most qualified and experienced providers. Our providers are dedicated to improving lives and leading the charge in urgent care medicine. Our physician-guided focus is centered on providing extensive resources. And we provide support to our growing CareNow physician team. Our doctors and medical staff are trained in family practice, emergency medicine or internal medicine. We offer a wide range of primary and urgent care services for the entire family. CareNow is an affiliate of HCA Healthcare.
      HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
      "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
      
      HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
      This position is incentive eligible.

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