Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Fast-Paced & Tech-Driven

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

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.