Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Per Diem, DOT Training

Carbon Health; Albany (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

401k retirement savings

Life & Disability Insurance

DOT certification reimbursement

Job summary

Carbon Health in Albany, CA is seeking an Urgent Care Medical Assistant for per diem shifts. You will take vitals, triage patients, assist with procedures, and support lab testing while handling front-desk tasks as needed.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certificate, current BLS, and willingness to obtain DOT certification; 1+ year preferred with phlebotomy experience advantageous.

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

• 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.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Triage

Medication administration

EKG

Lab testing

Phlebotomy

Reception duties

BLS

DOT certification readiness

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Carbon Health in Albany, CA is seeking an Urgent Care Medical Assistant for per diem shifts. You will take vitals, triage patients, assist with procedures, and support lab testing while handling front-desk tasks as needed.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certificate, current BLS, and willingness to obtain DOT certification; 1+ year preferred with phlebotomy experience advantageous.