Urgent Care Medical Assistant

Carbon Health; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health in Berkeley, CA is seeking an Urgent Care Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurses and staff in a fast-paced, technology-driven clinic. The role includes triaging patients, taking vitals and histories, assisting with procedures, and handling administrative tasks at the front desk.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of MA experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and is computer proficient.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred).
• 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 lacerations, wound care, and I&D.
• Administer medications via dermal, IM, and subcutaneous routes and perform EKGs.
• Conduct basic lab tests (urinalysis, pregnancy test, glucose, rapid tests).
• Manage front desk and receptionist duties as needed.
• Complete training and become DOT-certified for urine drug screens and breath tests.

Skills

Vitals & triage

Assisting procedures

Lab specimen collection

EKG administration

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

About this position

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.

About the role

We are looking for Urgent Care Medical Assistants who are comfortable working in a fast paced and technology based environment assisting physicians, nurses and other staff with clinical and administrative tasks. Clinical tasks include but are not limited to triaging patients (collecting vitals), collecting medical histories, assisting with procedures and collecting patient specimens for lab orders. Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to answering patient calles, responding to patient messages and scheduling appointments. 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.

An ideal candidate would have at least one year of medical assisting experience with an understanding of medical terminology, some insurance billing knowledge and is proficient with a computer. Amedical assistant certification is preferred but not required. 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

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