Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

San Antonio Regional Hospital; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

This urgent care medical assistant role involves direct patient care under supervision by licensed clinicians, coordinatingcare needs, and assisting with patient flow and basic clinical tasks to support efficient urgent care operations.

Requirements include graduation from a Medical Assistant program (or one year RN program), urgent care experience preferred, and current BLS certification. Proficiency with vital signs, triage, medication administration, and record-keeping is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program; in lieu of a Medical Assistant course, recent completion of one year formal RN program.
• Urgent care experience preferred.
• Vitals, triage categories, medication administration, splinting, competency in lab and radiology orders, knowledge of medication rotation and record keeping.
• Current BLS card from American Heart Association (AHA).
• Equipment familiarity: EKG machine, blood pressure monitor, otoscope, oxygen tank, stethoscope, nebulizer, glucose meter, thermometer, pulse-oximeter, Omnicell cabinet, computer, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.
• Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.

Skills

Vitals & triage

Medication administration

Lab orders

Radiology orders

Record keeping

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

RN program (1 year) alternative

Tools

EKG machine

Blood pressure monitor

Otoscope

Nebulizer

Glucose meter

Stethoscope

Pulse oximeter

Omnicell cabinet

Computer

Fax machine

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
A medical assistant functions under the direction, guidance, and supervision of a licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or RN. A medical assistant assists in coordinating all aspects of the care received in the Urgent Care setting.

Overview
POSITION SUMMARY
A medical assistant functions under the direction, guidance, and supervision of a licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or RN. A medical assistant assists in coordinating all aspects of the care received in the Urgent Care setting.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program. In lieu of a Medical Assistant course, recent completion of one year formal RN program.
Experience: Urgent care experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:Vitals, triage categories, medication administration, splinting, competency in lab and radiology orders, knowledge of medication rotation and record keeping.
License/Certifications: Current BLS card from American Heart Association (AHA).
Equipment:EKG machine, blood pressure machine, otoscope, oxygen tank, stethoscope, nebulizer, glucose meter, thermometer, pulse-oximeter, Omnicell medication dispensing cabinet, computer, copy machine, fax Machine, and scanner.
Physical Requirements:Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.
PAY RANGE
$23.00 - $32.61
The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills. For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.