R-112144 Per Diem Medical Assistant

Carbon Health; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision on day one

HSA/FSA option

PTO & sick leave

401k with employer match

Life & Disability Insurance

DOT certification reimbursement

Job summary

Carbon Health in Culver City, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our fast-paced, paperless urgent care team. You will take vitals, room patients, support procedures and manage front desk duties while delivering patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include triage, assisting with incisions, administering medications, performing EKGs and basic lab tests, plus pursuing DOT certification to conduct urine screens and Breath Alcohol Tests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current BLS certification; willingness to obtain DOT certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals, patient history and triage.
• Assist with procedures (incision and drainage, wound care).
• Administer medications (ID/IM/SC), ear lavages, and run EKGs.
• Conduct basic labs: UA, urine pregnancy, glucose, rapid tests.
• Manage front desk and receptionist duties as needed.
• Pursue DOT certification for urine drug screens and Breath Alcohol Tests.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Triaging

Procedures support

Phlebotomy experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Tools

EKG machine

Urinalysis equipment

Job description

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.