Urgent Care Medical Assistant

Carbon Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health in San Francisco is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced urgent care clinic. Key responsibilities include taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and managing front desk duties.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program, and 1+ years of experience. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be certified from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current BLS certification and willingness to obtain DOT certification.
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care by taking vitals and triaging.
• Assist with procedures like incision and drainage.
• Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis and rapid testing.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Assisting with procedures

Phlebotomy skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EKG machines

Lab testing equipment

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in those locations 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.