Per Diem Medical Assistant - Fast-Paced Urgent Care

Carbon Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

HSA & FSA options

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

401k with employer match

Life & Disability Insurance

DOT certification reimbursement

Job summary

Carbon Health in Westminster, CO seeks a per diem Medical Assistant to support fast-paced urgent care operations. You will take vitals, room patients, assist with procedures, and help with front desk duties in a paperless environment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing basic lab tests, and obtaining DOT certification for urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests as needed. Prior MA certification and BLS are required.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Vital signs

Triage

Patient care

EKG

Lab testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current BLS certification

Willingness to obtain DOT certification

Job description

Carbon Health in Westminster, CO seeks a per diem Medical Assistant to support fast-paced urgent care operations. You will take vitals, room patients, assist with procedures, and help with front desk duties in a paperless environment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing basic lab tests, and obtaining DOT certification for urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests as needed. Prior MA certification and BLS are required.