Medical Assistant - Rome East

Urgent Care Management or Joint Venture Partner • Rome, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Piedmont Urgent Care is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Rome East location. The Medical Assistant is part of a team providing hands-on patient care and supporting clinic operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment. The position is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM and no overnight shifts. The role may require 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 laboratory specimens, administers medications and non-intravenous injections, and performs clinical procedures. The role also supports occupational medicine services, regulatory compliance, office administration, and quality assurance programs.

Piedmont Urgent Care describes its values as kindness, excellence, empowerment, resilience, and proactive service, and offers opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive, proactive approach to patient care and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of healthcare experience is preferred; urgent care or emergency room experience is a plus.
• Outstanding new graduates may be trained.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Record software; EPIC is preferred.

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 EMR system in a timely manner.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and oral swabs.
• Administer medications and non-intravenous 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

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Certification reimbursement.
• Leadership opportunities and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives.
• Flexible schedule with three 12-hour shifts and no overnight shifts.

What This Job Offers

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