Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on181, South Euclid Avenue, Pierre, Buckeye Township, Hughes County, South Dakota, 57501, United States
About the Role
Hospital Corpsmen serve as the backbone of Navy medicine, providing essential medical and dental care to Sailors, Marines, and their families. Whether stationed in hospitals and clinics, aboard aircraft carriers and submarines, or deployed with Marine expeditionary units in the field, Corpsmen gain broad clinical, technical, and operational experience. The role demands a unique blend of healthcare expertise and military readiness, requiring professionals to deliver emergency treatment, perform surgeries, and manage patient care in diverse environments ranging from sterile operating rooms to austere field aid stations.
Day in the Life
Your work will be dynamic and varied. You might spend your morning assisting in a surgical procedure or administering immunizations in a clinic, and your afternoon responding to a medical emergency on a ship or conducting physical exams for a deployed unit. Corpsmen work closely with physicians, nurses, and line units, often under high-stress conditions. The role involves shift work, on-call duties, and continuous certification in areas like trauma care and tactical combat casualty care. Teamwork and rapid response are central to the mission, ensuring that medical support is available wherever the Navy operates.
Training & Career Pathways
The journey begins with Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From there, the career offers extensive opportunities for professional growth. Corpsmen can pursue numerous advanced C Schools to specialize in fields such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and dive medicine. Professional development continues through leadership courses and warfare qualifications, including Fleet Marine Force, Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins.
Entry into the rating is possible through direct enlistment from civilian life, in-service conversion for qualified Sailors from other ratings, or Reserve accession for prior service members and select civilian medical professionals.
Education & Benefits
The Navy supports your educational goals through standard programs including Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for training, and Navy COOL-funded certifications. Specific options depend on your status and current policy.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The United States Navy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status. All applicants must meet general enlistment standards, including eligibility to serve, age limits, medical and physical fitness requirements, and character standards.
