Medical Assistant - Midtown

Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet•Decatur, GA

12h

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 and follows three 12-hour shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM, with no overnight shifts. The schedule includes weekends and holidays, and the employee may 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 records vital signs, documents patient histories in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), collects routine laboratory specimens, administers medications and non-intravenous injections, and performs clinical procedures such as starting IVs, placing catheters, and splinting. The role also supports occupational medicine services and laboratory work, maintains regulatory compliance and quality assurance requirements, and handles office procedures and administrative tasks. The posting highlights medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance; paid time off and holidays; a 401(k) with company match; certification reimbursement; leadership opportunities; professional development; and an Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives. The employer emphasizes kindness, excellence, empowerment, resilience, and proactive service.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records software; EPIC is preferred.
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.
Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of healthcare experience is preferred; urgent care or ER experience is a plus.
EPIC EMR experience is preferred.

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 EMR 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.