Medical Assistant - Per diem, Placentia, CA

Carbon Health; Placentia (CA); Vor Ort; USD 30.307 - 46.838; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Carbon Health in Placentia, CA, is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant to join our urgent care team. You will handle vitals, patient intake, rooming, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced, paperless clinic.

The role involves administering medications, performing basic diagnostic tests, and managing front desk tasks. Prior MA experience and DOT/BLS certifications are valued, with flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and some holidays.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Take vitals, patient history, and triage.
• Assist with procedures (incision and drainage, wound care).
• Administer medications via intradermal, IM, subcutaneous routes; perform ear lavages; run EKGs.
• Conduct basic lab tests (urinalysis, pregnancy test, glucose, rapid tests).
• Manage front desk duties as needed.
• Complete training and obtain DOT certification for screens/tests.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy experience

Front desk duties

Patient care

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

MA program certification

Jobbeschreibung

Medical Assistant - Per diem, Placentia, CA

Carbon Health Placentia, California, United States

About this position

As a physician‑foundated and led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic we’ve created lies in Carbon Health’s custom EHR and the collaboration among clinical teams, engineers, and designers who work side‑by‑side to deliver innovation like our hands‑free AI charting tool. That’s why we hire people who genuinely care about patients, solving healthcare challenges, and making a positive impact every day. Join us and help change the future of healthcare for the better.

About the role

• 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

Qualifications

• 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