Medical Assistant or AEMT - Kennesaw

Urgent Care Management or Joint Venture Partner•Kennesaw, GA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Piedmont Urgent Care is seeking a passionate Medical Assistant to join their healthcare team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care. The Medical Assistant will play a key part in patient care and clinic operations, offering work-life balance and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
1+ year of healthcare experience preferred (urgent care or ER a plus); willing to train outstanding new graduates
Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software, EPIC preferred
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays
A positive, proactive approach to patient care and collaboration

Nice To Haves

Urgent care or ER experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring they are comfortable and well-informed.
Perform triage and take vital signs accurately.
Obtain and document detailed patient history in our 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, while adhering to company protocols.
Enforce and maintain healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
Perform office procedures and general administrative tasks; proficiently operate office medical equipment.
Oversee compliance with quality assurance programs, CLIA waived laboratory requirements, and patient result trackers.
Support staffing and operational needs by traveling to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations as required.