R-112391 Urgent Care Medical Assistant

Carbon Health • San Mateo, CA

122d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care in an urgent care setting. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, patient history, and triaging patients. The Medical Assistant will also assist with various medical procedures, administer medications, perform lab tests, and manage front desk duties. A key part of the role includes completing training and certification to perform DOT Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in those locations(s) permitted by law for exemption with experience, diploma and/or national certification)
• Current BLS certification
• Great communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to obtain DOT certification
• 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy experience

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

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

What This Job Offers

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