Medical Assistant

Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet•Atlanta, GA

27d

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 works full-time, three 12-hour shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM, with no overnight shifts. The Medical Assistant may travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations to support staffing and operational needs. The position includes preparing patients for examinations and treatments, conducting triage and taking vital signs, documenting patient histories in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), collecting laboratory specimens, administering medications and non-intravenous injections, and performing clinical procedures. It also supports occupational medicine services, regulatory compliance, office administration, and quality assurance programs.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
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 and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of healthcare experience is preferred; urgent care or emergency room experience is a plus. Outstanding new graduates may be trained.
Experience with EPIC EMR 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 detailed patient histories in the EMR in a timely manner.
Collect routine laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and oral swabs.
Administer medications and non-intravenous 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.
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.