Medical Assistant

Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Piedmont Urgent Care is hiring a Medical Assistant or licensed AEMT to provide hands-on patient care and support clinic operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment. The schedule is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM and no overnight shifts. The role includes travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations as needed to support staffing and operations.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or licensure as an AEMT.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or AEMT.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.
• Ability to use Electronic Medical Records software.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• 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

• Urgent care or emergency room experience.
• Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Records software.

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 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.
• Support Occupational Medicine services, including drug screening, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and pulmonary function testing, in accordance with 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Certification reimbursement.
• Leadership opportunities and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed