Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Full Time

Carbon Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health in Oakland, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced clinic. You will take vitals, record history, triage, and assist with procedures.

You will perform point-of-care testing, administer medications, support front desk tasks, and pursue required certifications including DOT training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (or exempt 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program certification

BLS certification

DOT certification (willing to obtain)

Tools

DOT certification

Job description

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