Full Time Medical Assistant

Carbon Health; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

HSA & FSA

PTO & sick leave

401k with match

Life & disability insurance

DOT certification reimbursement

Job summary

Carbon Health in Palm Desert, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to thrive in a fast-paced, paperless urgent care setting. You will take vitals, room patients, assist with procedures, and handle front desk duties while delivering patient-centered care.

The role requires a high school diploma, MA certification, current BLS, and a willingness to pursue DOT certification; 1+ year experience preferred and phlebotomy experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in locations where exempt with experience/diploma/national certification).
• Current BLS certification, willingness to obtain DOT certification.
• 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Great communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals, patient history and triage.
• Assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations and wound care.
• Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes; perform ear lavages and run EKGs.
• Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis, pregnancy tests, glucose, monospot, rapid strep and flu tests, HIV tests.
• Manage the front desk and perform receptionist duties as needed.
• Complete training and become DOT-certified to perform urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Triage

EKG

Lab testing

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma

MA certification

Job description

The Medical Assistant position is comfortable working in a fast paced, paperless environment. Daily tasks include taking vitals, rooming patients, cleaning rooms, assisting with procedures, etc. As an urgent care clinic, we see mostly lower acuity patients but we are a patient centric, modern company focused on providing patients with excellent medical care. We are looking for someone with availability and flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and some holidays.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform patient care by taking vitals, patient history and triaging
• Assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations and wound care
• Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, carry out ear lavages and run EKGs
• Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing, monospot, rapid strep and influenza testing, rapid hiv testing
• Manage the front desk and perform receptionist duties as needed
• Complete training and become certified with the Department of Transportation to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests

ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in those locations(s) permitted by law for exemption with experience, diploma and/or national certification)
• Current BLS certification, willingness to obtain DOT certification
• 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Great communication skills

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental & vision coverage, effective first day of employment
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account option for health care & dependent care
• Paid time off, paid sick leave
• 401k retirement savings plans with employer match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• DOT certification will be reimbursed where it is required for practice

*Some benefits dependent on specialty and employment status

We recognize that the key to success lies in valuing the minds, experiences and perspectives of people from all walks of life. Carbon Health is proud to value diversity and be an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Carbon Health is an E-Verify employer.

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