Medical Assistant

Job Title Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman) Overview Hospital Corpsmen assist healthcare professionals and provide medical and dental care to Sailors, Marines, and their families across clinics, hospitals, ships, and field units, gaining broad clinical, technical, and operational experience. Key Responsibilities Perform emergency medical treatment for Sailors, Marines, and specialized units such as SEALs and Seabees. Provide basic and emergency dental care and process dental X‑rays. Serve as operating room technician and assist in surgery. Administer preventive care and medications including immunizations and IVs. Conduct physical exams and assist in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries. Maintain patient records, perform clinical tests, and support physicians and nurses in a wide range of specialties. What to Expect Hands‑on patient care with shift work and possible on‑call duties; field training and deployments with Marine and expeditionary units and embarked medical departments on ships; continuous certification and recertification in areas such as basic life support, trauma care, and tactical combat casualty care; mix of clinic, ward, and field environments with rapid response in emergent situations and a strong emphasis on teamwork and readiness. Work Environment Assignments in Navy hospitals and clinics, aboard aircraft carriers and other ships, with Marine units in garrison and field environments, and occasionally on submarines; work in exam rooms, wards, operating rooms, emergency departments, aid stations, and field medical sites; close integration with medical teams, line units, and joint or coalition partners. Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas; numerous advanced C schools that lead to Navy Enlisted Classifications in areas such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, preventive medicine, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, dental, and dive medicine; progressive professional development through leadership courses and warfare qualifications such as Fleet Marine Force and Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins where applicable. Direct Enlistment Direct enlistment into the Hospital Corpsman rating from civilian life; in‑service conversion for qualified Sailors from other ratings who meet screening and performance criteria; Reserve accession for prior service Hospital Corpsmen and select civilian medical professionals when manning needs allow. Qualifications Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, including required citizenship or residency status. High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer positions. Meeting age limits that vary by program. Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and fitness requirements. Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening. Achieving required test scores for the program, e.g., ASVAB for enlisted roles. Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator. Additional qualifications may include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience unique to a job. Education Benefits Education benefits are available through Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post‑9/11 GI Bill, ACE‑recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL‑funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options. Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance. Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed. Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community. It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes. Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nearheal Pty