Medical Assistant
Company: U.S. Navy
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be
between the ages of 18-34 The Navy relies on exceptional medical
personnel to keep our servicemen and women healthy. As a Hospital
Corpsman, youll get to try your hand at just about everything while
making a huge difference for the Sailors you serve.
RESPONSIBILITIES Hospital Corpsmen (HM) assist health care
professionals in providing medical care to Navy personnel and their
families. They may function as clinical or specialty technicians,
medical administrative personnel and healthcare providers at
medical treatment facilities. Specifically, Hospital Corpsmen may
be called upon to: Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs,
Seabees, Marines and other military personnel injured in the field,
as well as on Sailors aboard ships or aircraft Perform emergency
dental treatment as well as construct dental crowns and bridges,
processdental X-rays and operate X-ray equipment Serve as an
operating room technician for general and specialized surgery Help
administer a wide range of preventive care and medications,
including immunizations and intravenous fluids Conduct physical
examinations and assisting in the treatment of diseases and
injuries Maintain patient treatment records, conduct research and
perform clinical tests Assist Navy Physicians and Nurses in a
variety of medical fields, including, but not limited to:
radiology, physical therapy, phlebotomy, dental, surgery, family
medicine, pathology, womens health and more PAY AND BENEFITS From
the day you start, youll receive: Competitive salary Potential to
earn a bonus upon enlistment Free health insurance Free housing A
retirement plan Paid training College credit EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance Post-9/11
GI Bill, up to 100% tuition Professional credentials and
certifications College credit hours toward a bachelors or associate
degree through the American Council on EducationQUALIFICATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS U.S. citizen or equivalent High school graduate or
equivalent 17 years of age or older General qualifications may vary
depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether youve
served before or whether youve never served before. WORK
ENVIRONMENT As a Hospital Corpsman, you have the most diverse range
of work environments available in the Navy. Your job will likely
take you all over the worldand far out of your comfort zone. As a
Hospital Corpsman, you could be assigned to a Navy medical
treatment facility, like an on-base hospital or clinic. You could
also work on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean or a
submarine in the depths of the sea. PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Serving
part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out
during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly
drilling, Hospital Corpsmen in the Navy Reserve typically work at a
location close to their homes. Take a moment to learn more about
the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Required qualifications:
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