R-112364 Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Carbon Health • Santa Monica, CA

69d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing direct patient care, including taking vital signs, patient history, and triaging. Responsibilities extend to assisting with various medical procedures, administering medications, and conducting a range of lab tests. The position also includes front desk and receptionist duties as needed. A key aspect of the role is completing training and certification to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests for the Department of Transportation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in those locations(s) permitted by law for exemption with experience, diploma and/or national certification)
• Current BLS certification
• Willingness to obtain DOT certification
• Great communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Phlebotomy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care by taking vitals, patient history and triaging
• Assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations and wound care
• Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, carry out ear lavages and run EKGs
• Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing, monospot, rapid strep and influenza testing, rapid hiv testing
• Manage the front desk and perform receptionist duties as needed
• Complete training and become certified with the Department of Transportation to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage, effective first day of employment
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account option for health care & dependent care
• Paid time off, paid sick leave
• 401k retirement savings plans with employer match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• DOT certification will be reimbursed where it is required for practice
• Some benefits dependent on specialty and employment status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED