Medical Assistant - Per diem, Placentia, CA

Carbon Health Technologies Inc; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health Technologies Inc. in California urgently seeks a Medical Assistant for a fast-paced, paperless urgent care setting. You will take vitals, record history, triage patients, and support clinicians with procedures in a patient-centered environment.

The role includes administering medications by intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, running quick tests, handling front desk duties, and pursuing DOT certification for urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests as required.

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 a 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 testing such as urinalysis, pregnancy tests, blood glucose, monospot, rapid strep and influenza, rapid HIV tests.
• 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.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient triage

Procedural assistance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EHR system

Job description

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

As a physician-founded 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.