Medical Assistant

CareWell Urgent Care is seeking a dependable full-time Medical Assistant for our state-of-the-art urgent care facility in Warwick, RI.

Part-Time Schedule : 2 shifts per week, working on Monday and Friday's!

Job Summary : Under the supervision of the clinical provider, the Medical Assistant duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, IV / Blood draw, ECG, office diagnostic testing, x-ray prep, assisting with splinting / wound care and assisting in administering medications as directed by physician.

Duties and Responsibilities : Medical Assistant - tasks include but are not limited to :

Medical :

• Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Take patient histories and vital signs
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment
• Apply splints and dressings, prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments including sterilization
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals
• Perform phlebotomy and laboratory paperwork.
• Dispense medication as directed
• Instruct and educate patients about discharge instructions if applicable
• Provide solutions to patient concerns within the scope of position.
• Provide information and assistance as needed.

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Supervisory Responsibility : The Medical Assistant role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment : This job operates in a medical office settingand includespossible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Physical Demands : Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.

Travel : No travel is expected for this position however, depending on the location, this position may work at more than one center.

Benefits include : Full-Time employees receive four (4) free urgent care visits / yr which can be shared by immediate family members; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. Company Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life insurance. Paid Time Off and more! All employees are eligible to participate in our 401k plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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