Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Full Time

Carbon Health • Eatontown, NJ

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Urgent Care Medical Assistant supports a Physician, PA, or NP in providing medical care to urgent care patients. Day-to-day activities may include triage, answering phones, taking medical histories, and performing laboratory work. The role also performs selected nursing and administrative duties, provides direct patient care as instructed, and helps prepare patients, rooms, supplies, and equipment for examinations and treatment. Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certificate from a CAAHEP-, AHBES-, or NCCA-accredited program for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to perform venipuncture.

Nice To Haves

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, patients, and staff professionally, using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Perform selected nursing and administrative duties.
• Provide direct patient care as instructed by a Physician, PA, or NP.
• Perform laboratory tests as directed by a Physician, PA, or NP.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment; take patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Administer injections and apply dressings as instructed.
• Distribute medications as directed by a Physician, PA, or NP.
• Perform venipuncture.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Assist providers in preparing for minor surgeries and examinations.
• Assist with scheduling tests and treatments.
• Order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information.
• Keep equipment clean, safe, and ready for use.
• Suggest improvements to work methods.
• Train new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first day of employment.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options for health care and dependent care.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Reimbursement for DOT certification where required for practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED