Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Carbon Health; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming healthcare access for all. As a Medical Assistant, you will thrive in a dynamic, paperless environment, taking on vital tasks like patient care, assisting with procedures, and managing front desk responsibilities. This role is perfect for someone passionate about making a positive impact in the healthcare field, with opportunities to grow and develop your skills. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits from day one. If you're ready to contribute to a patient-centric team, this position is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Life & Disability Insurance

DOT Certification Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Current BLS certification and willingness to obtain DOT certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care by taking vitals and triaging patients.
• Assist with procedures and conduct lab testing as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Triage

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

EKG Equipment

Job description

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.

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.