Medical Assistant

Urgent Care Management or Joint Venture Partner•Athens, GA

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 position is full-time with three 12-hour shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM, with no overnight shifts. The role includes patient preparation and triage, clinical and laboratory procedures, occupational medicine services, documentation, compliance, and administrative duties. Travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations may be required to support staffing and operational needs.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.
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.
Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Urgent care or emergency room experience.
Experience with EPIC EMR software.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring they are comfortable and informed.
Perform triage and accurately take vital signs.
Obtain and document 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, following company protocols.
Maintain healthcare regulatory compliance, including HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
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.