Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1013, Grandview Avenue, Bellefonte, New Castle County, Delaware, 19809, United States
Hospital Corpsmen are 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, or deployed with Marine expeditionary units in the field, you will gain broad clinical, technical, and operational experience. This role is designed for those who thrive in high-stakes environments and are committed to the health and readiness of the fleet.
You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and line units to deliver everything from routine preventive care and immunizations to emergency trauma treatment and surgical assistance. The position demands adaptability, as your day-to-day may shift rapidly between exam rooms, operating theaters, aid stations, and austere field medical sites. Teamwork and readiness are paramount, with a strong emphasis on responding to emergent situations and supporting joint or coalition partners.
Your journey begins with Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From there, the Navy offers a robust array of advanced "C Schools" to specialize your skills in areas such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and dive medicine. You will also have opportunities for progressive professional development through leadership courses and warfare qualifications, earning pins such as Fleet Marine Force, Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary.
Accession into this 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.
The Navy invests in your future through comprehensive education benefits. These include Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on your status, training, and current policy.
Service members receive standard Navy Active and/or Reserve pay and benefits, including basic pay, allowances, health coverage, and retirement options. While incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available for specific ratings, they are subject to change and must be confirmed with an official recruiter.
To join the Hospital Corps, you must meet general enlistment standards, including U.S. citizenship or legal residency, a high school diploma or equivalent, and adherence to age, medical, vision, and physical fitness requirements. A background screening and required test scores (such as the ASVAB) are also necessary.
This description provides a general overview of typical duties and opportunities. Actual assignments, training, and incentives depend on Navy needs, individual performance, and current law and policy. For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding eligibility and incentives, please consult an official Navy recruiter.
The U.S. Navy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability.
Work model: On-site
1013, Grandview Avenue, Bellefonte, New Castle County, Delaware, 19809, United States
Bellefonte, Delaware
Interest in healthcare and willingness to work in clinical and field environments, potentially under stressful conditions.
Skills: Basic Life Support, Trauma Care, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Dental X Rays, Surgery, Immunizations, Ivs, Physical Exams, Patient Records, Clinical Tests.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required for enlisted positions.