Medical Assistant, AEMT or Paramedic - Chamblee

Urgent Care Management or Joint Venture Partner • Chamblee, GA

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About The Position

Piedmont Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant, AEMT, or Paramedic to provide hands-on patient care and support smooth clinic operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented urgent care environment. The role includes patient preparation, triage, clinical and laboratory procedures, occupational medicine services, and administrative duties. The employee may travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations to support staffing and operational needs.

This is a full-time position with three 12-hour shifts per week, from 8 AM to 8 PM. The posting notes that there are no overnight shifts, while also requiring flexibility to work weekends and holidays. Piedmont Urgent Care describes opportunities for professional growth and a focus on work-life balance.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience; urgent care or emergency room experience is a plus. Outstanding new graduates may be trained.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.
• Experience using EMR software; EPIC is preferred.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive, proactive approach to patient care and collaboration.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, and use hands and arms throughout the workday.
• Manual dexterity and hand coordination sufficient to perform assigned clinical duties.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move moderate weight, generally between 20 and 40 pounds.
• Close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Urgent care or emergency room experience.
• Experience using EPIC EMR software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, helping ensure they are comfortable and informed.
• Perform triage and accurately take vital signs.
• Obtain and document detailed patient histories in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in a timely manner.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and oral swabs.
• Administer medications and non-intravenous injections, including intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.
• Start IVs, place catheters, and perform splinting when necessary.
• Perform basic clinical, aseptic, and laboratory procedures to support patient care.
• Assist with Occupational Medicine services, including drug screening, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and pulmonary function testing, while following company protocols.
• Maintain healthcare regulatory compliance, including HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
• Perform office procedures and general administrative tasks, and operate office medical equipment.
• Oversee compliance with quality assurance programs, CLIA-waived laboratory requirements, and patient result trackers.
• Travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations as needed to support staffing and operational requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Certification reimbursement.
• Leadership opportunities and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
• Three 12-hour shifts per week and no overnight shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed