Medical Assistant: Flexible 12-Hour Shifts & Growth

WellStreet; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription coverage

Pet insurance

401K match

PTO & holidays

Certification reimbursement

Professional development

EAP & wellness

Job summary

Piedmont Urgent Care is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant to join our fast-paced clinical team. You will assist with examinations, take vital signs, document patient histories in EPIC EMR, collect lab specimens, and administer medications and injections.

The role includes starting IVs, catheter placement, and participating in occupational medicine services while upholding HIPAA and OSHA standards. We offer a balanced schedule with no overnights, comprehensive benefits, PTO, 401K, and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 1+ year of healthcare experience preferred (urgent care or ER a plus); willing to train outstanding new graduates
• Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software, EPIC preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays
• A positive, proactive approach to patient care and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Patient Preparation: Assist with preparing patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring they are comfortable and well-informed.
• Triage & Vital Signs: Perform triage and take vital signs accurately.
• Documenting Patient History: Obtain and document detailed patient history in our EMR system in a timely manner.
• Lab Specimens: Collect routine laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and oral swabs.
• Medication & Injections: Administer medications and non-intravenous injections, including intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.
• Clinical Procedures: Start IVs, place catheters, and perform splinting when necessary.
• Clinical & Laboratory Procedures: Perform basic clinical, aseptic, and laboratory procedures to support patient care.
• Occupational Medicine: Assist with our Occupational Medicine services, including drug screening, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and pulmonary function testing, while adhering to company protocols.
• Compliance: Enforce and maintain healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Administrative Duties: Perform office procedures and general administrative tasks; proficiently operate office medical equipment.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee compliance with quality assurance programs, CLIA waived laboratory requirements, and patient result trackers.
• Travel Requirement: Support staffing and operational needs by traveling to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations as required.

Skills

Venipuncture

Injections

Clinical procedures

Team player

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Piedmont Urgent Care is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant to join our fast-paced clinical team. You will assist with examinations, take vital signs, document patient histories in EPIC EMR, collect lab specimens, and administer medications and injections.

The role includes starting IVs, catheter placement, and participating in occupational medicine services while upholding HIPAA and OSHA standards. We offer a balanced schedule with no overnights, comprehensive benefits, PTO, 401K, and