Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk Support

Carbon Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

Carbon Health in Escondido, CA, is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to support clinical teams with vital signs, patient history, and triage, while assisting procedures and managing front desk duties.

The role includes medication administration, EKGs, and point-of-care labs. Certification and BLS are required, with willingness to obtain DOT certification; prior phlebotomy is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current BLS certification; willingness to obtain DOT certification.
• 1+ years experience as Medical Assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

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 tests including urinalysis, urine pregnancy, blood glucose, monospot, rapid strep, influenza, and rapid HIV tests.
• Manage front desk and receptionist duties as needed.
• DOT urine and breath alcohol tests training and certification when required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

1+ years MA experience

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Carbon Health in Escondido, CA, is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to support clinical teams with vital signs, patient history, and triage, while assisting procedures and managing front desk duties.

The role includes medication administration, EKGs, and point-of-care labs. Certification and BLS are required, with willingness to obtain DOT certification; prior phlebotomy is preferred.