Urgent Care Medical Assistant — 12-Hour Shifts

WellStreet; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-work balance (3-day/12-hour shift

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K with company match

Professional growth & certification

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Prisma Health Urgent Care in Gaffney, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. You will support patient care, prepare exam rooms, perform triage, collect specimens, and assist with occupational medicine services in a fast-paced Urgent Care setting.

The role offers 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays, and comprehensive benefits. If you’re committed to high-quality care and teamwork, apply today to contribute to our mission of delivering quality care with purpose.

Qualifications

• Certification: Must be certified or registered as a Medical Assistant through an accredited organization (e.g., AMT for RMA/NHA or AAMA for CMA).
• Experience: 1+ year of healthcare experience preferred (urgent care or ER a plus); willing to train outstanding new graduates
• Skills: Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures
• Technical Skills: Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software, EPIC preferred
• Flexibility: Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Team Player: A positive, proactive approach to patient care and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Patient Preparation: Assist with preparing patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring they are comfortable and well-informed.
• Triage & Vital Signs: Perform triage and take vital signs accurately.
• Documenting Patient History: Obtain and document detailed patient history in our EMR system in a timely manner.
• Lab Specimens: Collect routine laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and oral swabs.
• Medication & Injections: Administer medications and non-intravenous injections, including IM, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.
• Clinical Procedures: Start IVs, place catheters, and perform splinting when necessary.
• Clinical & Laboratory Procedures: Perform basic clinical, aseptic, and laboratory procedures to support patient care.
• Occupational Medicine: Assist with our Occupational Medicine services, including drug screening and audiograms, while adhering to company protocols.
• Compliance: Enforce and maintain healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Administrative Duties: Perform office procedures and general administrative tasks; operate office medical equipment.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee compliance with QA programs, CLIA waived lab requirements, and patient result trackers.
• Travel Requirement: Travel to other Prisma Health Urgent Care locations as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Medical Assistant Certification

EMR/EPIC experience

Clinical procedures

Team player

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Prisma Health Urgent Care in Gaffney, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. You will support patient care, prepare exam rooms, perform triage, collect specimens, and assist with occupational medicine services in a fast-paced Urgent Care setting.

The role offers 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays, and comprehensive benefits. If you’re committed to high-quality care and teamwork, apply today to contribute to our mission of delivering quality care with purpose.