Medical Assistant

Urgent Care Management or Joint Venture Partner•East Point, GA

12d

About The Position

Piedmont Urgent Care is seeking 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 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, collects routine laboratory specimens, administers medications and non-intravenous injections, and performs clinical procedures. The role also supports Occupational Medicine services, administrative and office procedures, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, CLIA-waived laboratory requirements, and patient result tracking.

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.
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 preferred; urgent care or ER experience is a plus. Outstanding new graduates may be trained.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software; EPIC 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 detailed 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, while 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.