Medical Assistant or EMT

Urgent Care Management or Joint Venture Partner•Macon, GA

About The Position

Piedmont Urgent Care is hiring a Medical Assistant or EMT to provide hands-on patient care and support smooth clinic operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment. The role includes preparing patients, performing triage and clinical procedures, collecting specimens, documenting patient histories, and assisting with occupational medicine services. The position is full-time with three 12-hour shifts, scheduled from either 7 AM to 7 PM or 8 AM to 8 PM. There are no overnight shifts. Weekend and holiday work may be required, and travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations may be needed to support staffing and operations. The successful candidate will help maintain healthcare regulatory compliance, support quality assurance programs and CLIA-waived laboratory requirements, and perform administrative duties. Piedmont Urgent Care highlights work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, professional growth, and 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.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of healthcare experience is preferred.
Urgent care or emergency room experience is a plus.
EPIC experience is preferred.
Outstanding new graduates may be trained.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, helping them feel 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.