Per Diem Medical Assistant

Carbon Health • Novato, CA

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About The Position

This role involves providing 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 laboratory tests. The position also includes front desk management and receptionist duties. A key aspect of this role is completing training and obtaining certification to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests as required by 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

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy experience
• Great communication skills

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED