Medical Assistant
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 role includes preparing patients for examinations and treatments, performing triage and clinical procedures, collecting laboratory specimens, documenting patient histories, and assisting with occupational medicine services. The Medical Assistant also supports compliance, quality assurance, and general administrative operations, and may travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations to meet staffing and operational needs. This is a full-time position with 12-hour shifts, typically 8 AM to 8 PM, three days per week. The schedule includes weekends and holidays, but no overnight shifts. Piedmont Urgent Care describes opportunities for professional development, certification reimbursement, and leadership growth.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.
- Experience using Electronic Medical Records 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.
- Vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of healthcare experience preferred; urgent care or emergency room experience is a plus.
- Outstanding new graduates may be trained.
- Experience with 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 detailed patient histories in the Electronic Medical Record 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Pet insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Certification reimbursement.
- Leadership opportunities and professional development.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
