Medical Assistant

Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet•Lithonia, GA

19d

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 includes a full-time schedule of three 12-hour shifts, from 8 AM to 8 PM, with no overnight shifts. The Medical Assistant may travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations to support staffing and operational needs. The position involves patient preparation, triage, vital signs, documenting patient histories in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), collecting routine laboratory specimens, administering medications and non-intravenous injections, and carrying out clinical and laboratory procedures. Duties also include supporting Occupational Medicine services, maintaining regulatory compliance, completing administrative tasks, and overseeing quality assurance and CLIA-waived laboratory requirements.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) 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.
Vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of healthcare experience; urgent care or emergency room experience is a plus.
EPIC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring they are comfortable and informed.
Perform triage and accurately take vital signs.
Obtain and document detailed patient histories in the 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 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.