Per Diem Medical Assistant - Carlsbad
About The Position
Per Diem Medical Assistant - Carlsbad WHAT YOU’LL DO Perform patient care by taking vitals, patient history and triaging Assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations and wound care Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, carry out ear lavages and run EKGs Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing, monospot, rapid strep and influenza testing, rapid hiv testing Manage the front desk and perform receptionist duties as needed Complete training and become certified with the Department of Transportation to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests ABOUT YOU High school diploma or equivalent Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in those locations(s) permitted by law for exemption with experience, diploma and/or national certification) Current BLS certification, willingness to obtain DOT certification 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred Phlebotomy experience preferred Great communication skills
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in those locations(s) permitted by law for exemption with experience, diploma and/or national certification)
- Current BLS certification
- Willingness to obtain DOT certification
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy experience
- Great communication skills
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care by taking vitals, patient history and triaging
- Assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations and wound care
- Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, carry out ear lavages and run EKGs
- Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing, monospot, rapid strep and influenza testing, rapid hiv testing
- Manage the front desk and perform receptionist duties as needed
- Complete training and become certified with the Department of Transportation to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage, effective first day of employment
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account option for health care & dependent care
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- 401k retirement savings plans with employer match
- Life & Disability Insurance
- DOT certification will be reimbursed where it is required for practice
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
