Urgent Care Medical Assistant — Impactful, Hands-On Patient Care

Carbon Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA & FSA

Paid time off

401k with match

Life & Disability Insurance

DOT certification reimbursement

Job summary

Carbon Health in Escondido, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a fast-paced, paperless urgent care environment. You will take vitals, room patients, assist procedures, and perform receptionist duties while ensuring accurate charting and patient comfort.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, MA certification, BLS, and are willing to obtain DOT certification. Experience with phlebotomy is preferred; weekend and holiday availability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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 EKGs.
• Conduct lab tests including urinalysis, pregnancy tests, blood glucose, rapid tests and influenza testing.
• Manage 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

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

DOT certification eligibility

Job description

Carbon Health in Escondido, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a fast-paced, paperless urgent care environment. You will take vitals, room patients, assist procedures, and perform receptionist duties while ensuring accurate charting and patient comfort.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, MA certification, BLS, and are willing to obtain DOT certification. Experience with phlebotomy is preferred; weekend and holiday availability is a plus.