Medical Assistant - Occupational Medicine

Urgent Care Management or Joint Venture Partner • Cartersville, GA

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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 patient preparation, triage, vital-sign collection, medical-record documentation, specimen collection, medication administration, clinical procedures, and occupational medicine testing. The Medical Assistant also supports regulatory and quality-assurance compliance and may travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations to meet staffing and operational needs.

The full-time schedule is Monday through Friday in eight-hour shifts, with no overnight shifts. Piedmont Urgent Care highlights work-life balance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with company match, certification reimbursement, leadership and professional development opportunities, and employee assistance and wellness initiatives.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records software.
• 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.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of healthcare experience; urgent care or emergency-room experience is a plus.
• EPIC experience.
• Outstanding new graduates may be trained.

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.
• Assist with occupational medicine services, including drug screening, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and pulmonary function testing, 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Certification reimbursement.
• Leadership opportunities and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
• Flexible schedule and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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