Urgent Care Medical Assistant: Fast-Paced Patient Care Pro

Carbon Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health in Escondido, CA is hiring an Urgent Care Medical Assistant to support providers in a fast-paced, walk-in setting. The role is full-time, onsite, with 12-hour shifts and weekend rotation.

You will perform patient care, phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, and documentation, while maintaining infection control and patient flow. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of MA experience, current CMA certification, CPR/BLS, and proficiency in medical records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant or clinical support experience, urgent care preferred.
• Current CMA (or equivalent) certification and CPR/BLS required.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and safe venipuncture techniques.
• Proficient in injections and vaccines per orders and protocols.
• Strong EKG skills with correct lead placement and troubleshooting.
• Experience with medical records documentation and confidentiality.
• Excellent phone etiquette and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Greet/room patients, document vitals, histories, and chief complaints.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, and EKGs per orders.
• Prepare exam rooms, maintain supplies, and infection control.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Document encounters, treatments, and test results accurately.
• Handle calls and messages with professional routing.
• Obtain DOT certification for urine drug screens and breath tests.
• Coordinate patient flow with front desk and clinicians to minimize wait times.
• Support basic point-of-care testing and specimen handling.
• Maintain clean, stocked clinical areas and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Injections

Medical records

CPR/BLS

Patient care

Phone etiquette

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Carbon Health in Escondido, CA is hiring an Urgent Care Medical Assistant to support providers in a fast-paced, walk-in setting. The role is full-time, onsite, with 12-hour shifts and weekend rotation.

You will perform patient care, phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, and documentation, while maintaining infection control and patient flow. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of MA experience, current CMA certification, CPR/BLS, and proficiency in medical records.