Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Carbon Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Savings Account option

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

401k with employer match

Life & Disability Insurance

DOT certification reimbursement

Job summary

Carbon Health is seeking an Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Per Diem to support a fast-paced, paperless clinic. You will take vitals, room patients, assist with procedures and run point-of-care tests, while maintaining patient‑centered care.

The role involves admin duties at the front desk and potential DOT certification training. Availability to work weekdays, weekends and some holidays is required.

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 testing (urinalysis, pregnancy tests, glucose, rapid strep, flu, HIV).
• Manage front desk and receptionist duties as needed.
• Complete training and become certified with the DOT to perform urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests.

Skills

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant program

Job description

Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Per Diem

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.

The Medical Assistant position is comfortable working in a fast paced, paperless environment. Daily tasks include taking vitals, rooming patients, cleaning rooms, assisting with procedures, etc. As an urgent care clinic, we see mostly lower acuity patients but we are a patient centric, modern company focused on providing patients with excellent medical care. We are looking for someone with availability and flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and some holidays.

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, carry out ear lavages and run EKGs
• Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing, monospot, rapid strep and influenza testing, rapid hiv testing
• Manage the 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

About you

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage, effective first day of employment
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account option for health care & dependent care
• Paid time off, paid sick leave
• 401k retirement savings plans with employer match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• DOT certification will be reimbursed where it is required for practice

*Some benefits dependent on specialty and employment status

We recognize that the key to success lies in valuing the minds, experiences and perspectives of people from all walks of life. Carbon Health is proud to value diversity and be an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Carbon Health is an E-Verify employer.

The pay range for this role is: 21 - 24.48 USD per hour(CA, Escondido: Felicita Town Center [CH00038CA])