Medical Assistant

FastMed • Salisbury, NC

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About The Position

FastMed is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, and other processes that meet patient needs. The role supports patient care in an urgent care setting and contributes to FastMed’s mission of providing quality, accessible, affordable, and compassionate healthcare through its Compassionate Hospitality philosophy.

The Medical Assistant triages patients, measures vital signs, and records information in patient charts; performs blood draws, venipuncture, specimen collection, and laboratory work; administers medications and immunizations under provider direction; prepares for procedures as instructed; and readies treatment rooms and escorts patients from the waiting room to exam rooms. The position requires an eligible medical, emergency medical, or related qualification or relevant experience, as well as BLS certification.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following qualifications: graduate from a Medical Assistant program or pass the CCMA examination; hold a state CNA license and phlebotomy certificate; be an EMT-A or Paramedic graduate; graduate from another relevant program with CMO approval; hold an active Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) designation; or have six months of experience in a relevant environment.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Nice To Haves

• Recent prior experience in a healthcare setting, such as an emergency department, urgent care, or another ambulatory clinic.
• BLS certification through the American Safety & Health Institute or National Safety Council.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
• Perform blood draws and venipuncture, collect specimens, and complete laboratory work.
• Administer medications and immunizations under provider direction.
• Set up procedures as instructed by a provider.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations.
• Bring patients from the waiting room to exam rooms.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a quarterly incentive plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time accruing from the first day.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other wellness benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Stipends for continuing medical education.

What This Job Offers

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