Medical Assistant

Carbon Health - Federal Way, WA

Part-time - Entry Level

Federal Way, WA

About the position

The Medical Assistant position at Carbon Health involves providing patient care in a fast-paced, paperless environment. The role focuses on assisting with various medical procedures, taking patient vitals, and managing front desk responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be flexible and available to work on weekdays, weekends, and some holidays, contributing to a patient-centric approach in an urgent care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care by taking vitals, patient history, and triaging.
• Assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations, and wound care.
• Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes, carry out ear lavages, and run EKGs.
• Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy tests, blood glucose testing, monospot, rapid strep and influenza testing, and rapid HIV testing.
• Manage the front desk and perform receptionist duties as needed.
• Complete training and become certified with the Department of Transportation to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in those locations permitted by law for exemption with experience, diploma, and/or national certification).
• Current BLS certification, willingness to obtain DOT certification.
• 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Great communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage, effective first day of employment
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account option for health care & dependent care
• Paid time off, paid sick leave
• 401k retirement savings plans with employer match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• DOT certification will be reimbursed where it is required for practice