Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the medical assistant assists in the delivery of patient care. The medical assistant works collaboratively with the medical provider to meet patient needs.

• 0.9 FTE (36 hours)
• Variable Shifts

• $21.20/hr + DOE
• Robust Benefits Package
• Shift Differentials

• Prepares equipment and aids healthcare provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Records patients’ weight, blood pressure, pulse, height and other vital signs.
• Administers ordered immunizations and treatments under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.
• Oversees registration of patients.
• Cleans surgical supplies in preparation for sterilization offsite.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information as appropriate.
• Responds to and refers incoming phone calls appropriately.
• Performs CLIA waived testing.
• Performs EKGs.
• Obtains blood samples using appropriate venipuncture and/or capillary puncture techniques.
• Instructs patients in the proper collection of urine samples.
• Obtains throat and nasopharyngeal samples.
• Responsible for completion of required educational competencies.
• Responsible for attending mandatory in-service classes.
• Accepts accountability for own actions.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
• BLS certification.

• Responsible for attending at least 90% of nursing staff meetings.
• Completion of all required educational competencies.
• Attending all mandatory in-service classes.

• Ability to treat all information as confidential.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Current BLS certification or successfully obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology within 1 year of hire.

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Detail oriented.
• Positive attitude and flexibility during routine workday.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.