Medical Assistant

Job Description

Piedmont Urgent Care - Delivering Quality Care with Purpose

Are you a passionate Medical Assistant looking for a dynamic and rewarding career? Join Piedmont Urgent Care, where you'll make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced clinical environment while enjoying work-life balance and professional growth opportunities.

As a Medical Assistant, you will be a key part of our healthcare team, providing hands-on patient care and ensuring smooth clinic operations. This role is ideal for those who thrive in a high-energy, team-oriented setting and are committed to delivering exceptional care.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

LIFE-Work Balance & Flexible Schedule: Full-time (3-day/12-hour shifts, 8 AM - 8 PM) – No overnight shifts, so you can prioritize both your career and personal life!

Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Pet Insurance & more

Paid Time Off & Holidays: Recharge and take care of yourself

401K with Company Match: Plan for your future

Professional Growth: Certification reimbursement, leadership opportunities & professional development

Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Wellness Initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Preparation: Assist with preparing patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring they are comfortable and well-informed.

Triage & Vital Signs: Perform triage and take vital signs accurately.

Documenting Patient History: Obtain and document detailed patient history in our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in a timely manner.

Lab Specimens: Collect routine laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and oral swabs.

Medication & Injections: Administer medications and non-intravenous injections, including intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.

Clinical Procedures: Start IVs, place catheters, and perform splinting when necessary.

Clinical & Laboratory Procedures: Perform basic clinical, aseptic, and laboratory procedures to support patient care.

Occupational Medicine: Assist with our Occupational Medicine services, including drug screening, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and pulmonary function testing, while adhering to company protocols.

Compliance: Enforce and maintain healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

Administrative Duties: Perform office procedures and general administrative tasks; proficiently operate office medical equipment.

Quality Assurance: Oversee compliance with quality assurance programs, CLIA waived laboratory requirements, and patient result trackers.

Travel Requirement: Support staffing and operational needs by traveling to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations as required.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Certification: Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Experience: 1+ year of healthcare experience preferred (urgent care or ER a plus); willing to train outstanding new graduates

Skills: Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures

Technical Skills: Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software, EPIC preferred

Flexibility: Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays

Team Player: A positive, proactive approach to patient care and collaboration

Full-time