Medical Assistant or AEMT

Urgent Care Management or Joint Venture Partner•Ellenwood, GA

11d

About The Position

Piedmont Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant or AEMT to provide hands-on patient care and support smooth clinic operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment. The role is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM and no overnight shifts. The position may require travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations to support staffing and operational needs. The clinical staff member prepares patients for examinations and treatments, performs triage and clinical procedures, collects specimens, administers medications and non-intravenous injections, and supports occupational medicine services. The role also includes accurate EMR documentation, administrative duties, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, quality assurance programs, and laboratory requirements. Piedmont Urgent Care describes its values as kindness, excellence, empowerment, resilience, and proactive service. It offers professional development and leadership opportunities, along with certification reimbursement and employee wellness support.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (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.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of healthcare experience is preferred; urgent care or emergency room experience is a plus.
EPIC EMR experience is preferred.
Outstanding new graduates 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 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.
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.