Primary Care Medical Assistant

Carbon Health • Santa Clara, CA

15d

About The Position

As a physician-founded and led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic we’ve created lies in Carbon Health’s custom EHR and the collaboration among clinical teams, engineers, and designers who work side-by-side to deliver innovation like our hands free AI charting tool. That’s why we hire people who genuinely care about patients, solving healthcare challenges, and making a positive impact every day. Join us and help change the future of healthcare for the better. The Medical Assistant position is comfortable working in a fast-paced, paperless environment. Daily tasks include taking vitals, rooming patients, cleaning rooms, assisting with procedures, etc. As an urgent care clinic, we see mostly lower acuity patients, but we are a patient-centric, modern company focused on providing patients with excellent medical care. We are looking for someone with availability and flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and some holidays. Additionally, we are seeking someone who is willing to assist with urgent care duties as needed, providing support across both primary care and urgent care settings. This is a Primary Care Medical Assistant position. The Medical Assistant will work closely with the primary care clinician to support ongoing, longitudinal care needs of patients. In this role, you will help build long-term relationships with patients, assisting with preventive care, chronic disease management, and routine check-ups. You will be a key member of a team focused on continuity of care and ensuring the best outcomes for our patients over time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in those location(s) permitted by law for exemption with experience, diploma, and/or national certification)
• Current BLS certification, willingness to obtain DOT certification
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Great communication skills
• Interest in building long-term relationships with patients and providing continuous, comprehensive care
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on patient outcomes
• Willingness to assist with urgent care duties as needed while maintaining focus on primary care responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Phlebotomy experience preferred

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 test, blood glucose testing, monospot, rapid strep, and influenza testing, 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
• Collaborate with primary care clinicians to ensure coordinated care for patients
• Provide patient education on preventive health measures, such as immunizations, screenings, and lifestyle modifications
• Assist with chronic disease management and follow-up care, ensuring patients are staying on track with treatment plans
• Foster relationships with patients by providing compassionate care in a team-oriented, patient-centered environment
• Be willing to assist with urgent care responsibilities as needed, including supporting walk-in patients, injuries, and other urgent medical needs

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
• Some benefits dependent on specialty and employment status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees