Cst - Cma / LPN / EMT

CRH Healthcare•Brunswick, GA

About The Position

Peachtree Immediate Care is seeking a caring, courteous, efficient Medical Assistant to work in its urgent care clinics. The role serves as a liaison between patients and medical providers and supports patient care, clinical procedures, documentation, and clinic operations. Employees are expected to be detail-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, perform basic medical procedures, and maintain confidentiality. The position includes clinical intake and patient-flow support; assisting providers with examinations and procedures; performing basic diagnostic tests, laboratory work, and medication administration; maintaining medical records and supplies; and helping with patient follow-up and clerical duties. CRH Healthcare describes its work environment as professional, clinically supportive, and collaborative, with training and growth opportunities.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited professional clinical program.
Current Medical Assistant certification is preferred, or willingness to obtain it; a license is required for LPN, EMT, or RT roles.
Ability to work weekday and/or weekend shifts as needed.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts as determined by location.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of electronic medical records.
Strong customer-service and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented, with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to escort or transport a patient by wheelchair when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience preferred.
BLS/CPR certification preferred.
Occupational Health, X-ray, and/or IV experience preferred.
Current Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and help ensure smooth and efficient patient flow.
Perform clinical intake, including obtaining medical history, current medications, chief complaint, and vital signs, and record information in the electronic medical record.
Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients and examination rooms.
Position instruments and equipment for providers and clean them after use.
Administer medications, dress or bandage wounds, draw blood, and assist providers with procedures.
Perform diagnostic tests, including eye exams, electrocardiograms, audiograms, peak-flow tests, and other basic nursing functions.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests; draw blood; label and process specimens for send-out.
Perform DOT and non-DOT urine drug screens using proper chain of custody, and prepare samples for pickup and shipment to the appropriate laboratory after certification training.
Calculate medication dosages.
Where applicable, perform basic X-rays or assist radiology technologists with X-ray setup.
Complete medical charting, including services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
Call patients back, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
Monitor disposable inventory, medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
Perform quality checks on medical equipment.
Assist with onboarding and training new staff members when required.
Assist front-desk staff with patient registration and perform additional clerical duties when needed.
Perform additional duties as necessary.