Urgent Care Medical Assistant — Fast-Paced Patient Care

Carbon Health Technologies Inc; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health Technologies Inc. in California urgently seeks a Medical Assistant for a fast-paced, paperless urgent care setting. You will take vitals, record history, triage patients, and support clinicians with procedures in a patient-centered environment.

The role includes administering medications by intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, running quick tests, handling front desk duties, and pursuing DOT certification for urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 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 incision and drainage, lacerations and wound care.
• Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, perform ear lavages and run EKGs.
• Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis, pregnancy tests, blood glucose, monospot, rapid strep and influenza, rapid HIV tests.
• 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

Patient triage

Procedural assistance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Carbon Health Technologies Inc. in California urgently seeks a Medical Assistant for a fast-paced, paperless urgent care setting. You will take vitals, record history, triage patients, and support clinicians with procedures in a patient-centered environment.

The role includes administering medications by intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, running quick tests, handling front desk duties, and pursuing DOT certification for urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests as required.