Medical Assistant or AEMT

Urgent Care Management or Joint Venture Partner•Smyrna, GA

About The Position

Piedmont Urgent Care is hiring a Medical Assistant or AEMT to provide hands-on patient care and support smooth clinic operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented urgent care setting. The role includes preparing patients for examinations and treatments, collecting histories and specimens, performing clinical procedures, supporting occupational medicine services, and completing administrative and quality-assurance tasks. The position requires travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations as needed to support staffing and operational needs. This is a full-time schedule of three 12-hour shifts, 8 AM to 8 PM, with no overnight shifts. The role may require weekend and holiday work. Piedmont Urgent Care describes its values as kindness, excellence, empowerment, resilience, and proactive service.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.
Ability to use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Positive, proactive approach to patient care and collaboration; ability to work as a team player.
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.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of healthcare experience is preferred; urgent care or ER experience is a plus. Outstanding new graduates may be trained.
Experience with EPIC EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, helping ensure they are comfortable and informed.
Perform triage and accurately take vital signs.
Obtain and document 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, 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 required to support staffing and operational needs.