Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Carbon Health; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Life & Disability Insurance

DOT certification reimbursement

Job summary

Carbon Health in Berkeley, CA is seeking an Urgent Care Medical Assistant to provide hands-on patient care in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include taking vitals, collecting history, triage, and supporting procedures.

This per diem role offers exposure to our modern EHR, collaboration with clinical teams, and opportunities to perform DOT urine drug screens and related certifications, with potential growth through training and cross-functional support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 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 incision and drainage, lacerations and wound care.
• Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, perform ear lavages and run EKGs.
• Conduct lab tests such as urinalysis, pregnancy tests, blood glucose, monospot, rapid strep, influenza, rapid HIV tests.
• Manage front desk and receptionist duties as needed.
• Complete training to become DOT-certified for urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Wound care

Phlebotomy

Education

Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current BLS certification

Job description

Carbon Health in Berkeley, CA is seeking an Urgent Care Medical Assistant to provide hands-on patient care in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include taking vitals, collecting history, triage, and supporting procedures.

This per diem role offers exposure to our modern EHR, collaboration with clinical teams, and opportunities to perform DOT urine drug screens and related certifications, with potential growth through training and cross-functional support.