Medical Assistant - Woodstock

Urgent Care Management or Joint Venture Partner•Woodstock, GA

About The Position

Piedmont Urgent Care is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide hands-on patient care and support smooth clinic operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment. The role is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM and no overnight shifts. The schedule includes weekends and holidays, and the employee may need to travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations to support staffing and operational needs. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and treatments, performs triage and takes vital signs, documents patient histories in the Electronic Medical Record system, collects routine specimens, and administers medications and non-intravenous injections. The role also includes starting IVs, placing catheters, splinting, performing clinical and laboratory procedures, and assisting with Occupational Medicine services. The employee supports regulatory and quality assurance requirements, including HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA-waived laboratory requirements, and performs administrative duties using office medical equipment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring 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.
Assist with Occupational Medicine services, including drug screening, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and pulmonary function testing, while 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.