Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Carbon Health; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

HSA & FSA options

Paid time off & sick leave

401k with employer match

DOT certification reimbursement

Job summary

Carbon Health in San Mateo, California, is hiring an Urgent Care Medical Assistant for per diem coverage. You will take vitals, capture patient history, assist with procedures, administer medications, and support front desk tasks in a fast-paced clinic.

You should have a high school diploma, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, current BLS, and be willing to obtain DOT certification. 1+ year MA experience and phlebotomy experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current BLS certification; willing 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 (incision and drainage, lacerations, wound care).
• Administer medications and perform EKGs.
• Conduct lab tests such as urinalysis, pregnancy test, glucose, rapid tests.
• Manage front desk and receptionist duties as needed.
• Complete training to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests per DOT.

Skills

Vital signs

Triage

Patient care

EKG administration

Medication administration

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program certificate

BLS certification

Phlebotomy experience

Tools

EHR systems

Medical software

Job description

Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Carbon Health San Mateo, 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.

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

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.