Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Healthcare which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's Healthcare, 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 free 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.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Medical Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Medical Assistant, you will assist and support the physician and other staff members by providing quality patient care with the admission of the patient to the clinical area, the collection of patient information and medical data in a confidential and organized manner, assistance with treatments, procedures, examinations and the referral of patients to specialists or ancillary care. You will also maintain medical supply inventory, stocking, and biohazard medical wastes management.

• You will assist with patient care

• You will perform laboratory testing

• You will ensure quality of laboratory services

• You will perform drug and alcohol screen collections according to company protocols for preplacement, random, reasonable cause, and post-accident situations

• You will perform testing for physical exam protocols

• You will maintain patient medical records

• You will maintain the clinical area

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

• 6 months of experience in a medical setting

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable medical field – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s HealthCare policy

• Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) certification required within 6 months of hire

• Department of Transportation (DOT) Urine Drug Screen required within 6 months of hire

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Certified Pulmonary Function Testing Certification required within 18 months of hire

• Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) required within 18 months of hire

• Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in the state of Texas – preferred

St. David’s HealthCare (https://stdavids.com/) , which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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.