Medical Assistant or AEMT

Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet•Ellenwood, GA

12d

About The Position

Piedmont Urgent Care is hiring a clinical staff member to provide hands-on patient care and support smooth clinic operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The role involves preparing patients, performing triage and clinical procedures, collecting laboratory specimens, documenting patient histories in the EMR, and assisting with occupational medicine services. The position also supports regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and general administrative operations. This is a full-time role with three 12-hour shifts per week, from 8 AM to 8 PM, with no overnight shifts. The schedule includes weekends and holidays, and travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations may be required to support staffing and operations.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records software.
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, with the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of healthcare experience; urgent care or emergency room experience is a plus.
Experience with EPIC EMR software.
New graduates with outstanding qualifications may be trained.

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 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.
Enforce and maintain healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
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 required to support staffing and operational needs.