Job Details

Job Title: Medical Assistant/Healthcare Technician

Overview: Join an esteemed team dedicated to providing essential healthcare services to military personnel and their families. As a Medical Assistant/Healthcare Technician, you will gain invaluable clinical, technical, and operational experience while playing a crucial role in emergency medical care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver emergency medical treatment to military personnel and specialized units.
• Provide basic and emergency dental care and process dental X-rays.
• Assist in operating room procedures and surgeries.
• Administer preventive care, medications, including immunizations and IVs.
• Conduct physical exams and support in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions.
• Maintain patient records, perform clinical tests, and collaborate with physicians and nurses.

What to Expect: Utilize your skills in hands-on patient care with opportunities for shift work and on-call duties. Gain field training through deployments alongside Marine and expeditionary units in various environments. Expect ongoing certification in crucial areas, including basic life support and trauma care.

Work Environment: Work in diverse settings—military hospitals, clinics, field environments, and aboard ships. Collaborate closely with medical teams and units, contributing to a strong culture of teamwork and readiness in emergent situations.

Pathways, Training & Advancement: Start with Recruit Training followed by specialized training at Hospital Corpsman A School. Advance through numerous specialized training opportunities in various medical fields. Enjoy progressive professional development with leadership courses and warfare qualifications.

Qualifications: Must meet general enlistment standards, including eligibility for military service, educational requirements, and physical fitness criteria, along with specific qualifications related to healthcare. An interest in the medical field and adaptability to clinical and field conditions are essential.

Education: Benefit from various education programs, including Tuition Assistance and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, to advance your education and career in healthcare.

Pay, Benefits & Service: Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and service commitments, including health coverage and retirement options, as per Navy policies and regulations.

Incentives: Explore potential bonuses, special pays, and incentives that may be available for this role, but confirm details directly with Navy recruiters.

Notes and Disclaimers: This overview is meant to provide a general understanding of the responsibilities and opportunities within this community and does not replace official Navy guidelines.