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Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet • Bethlehem, GA

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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 is full-time with three 12-hour shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM and no overnight shifts. It includes travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations as needed 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 (EMR), collects routine laboratory specimens, administers medications and non-intravenous injections, and performs clinical procedures such as starting IVs, placing catheters, and splinting. The position also supports occupational medicine services, maintains regulatory compliance, performs administrative duties, and helps oversee quality assurance and laboratory requirements.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant; outstanding new graduates may be trained.
• 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.
• Vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the 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, 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and 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.
• Flexible schedule with no overnight shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed