Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Full Time

Carbon Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health in Oakland, California, is seeking an Urgent Care Medical Assistant for a full-time position. The role includes patient triage, assisting with urgent care procedures, and front desk duties, with DOT certification training and a path to enhanced responsibilities.

The candidate should have a Medical Assistant certification, current BLS, and a willingness to obtain DOT certification; phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current BLS certification; willingness to obtain DOT certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals, patient history and triage.
• Assist with procedures such as incision & drainage, lacerations and wound care.
• Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, perform ear lavages and run EKGs.
• Conduct point-of-care lab testing (urinalysis, pregnancy tests, glucose, Monospot, rapid strep and influenza, rapid HIV).
• Manage the front desk and perform receptionist duties (patient registration, insurance verification).
• Complete training to become certified with the Department of Transportation for Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests.

Skills

Great communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Phlebotomy

Experience as Medical Assistant

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

DOT certification willingness

Job description

Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Full Time

Carbon Health Oakland, California, United States

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, and 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, complete ear lavages and run EKGs


• Conduct POC lab testing such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing, monospot, rapid strep and influenza testing, and rapid hiv testing


• Manage the front desk and perform receptionist duties (patient registration, insurance verification, and etc)


• 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(s) 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


• Great communication skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment