Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant plays a key role in supporting patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting. This position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask while ensuring a positive patient experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and room patients, obtain medical histories, and document vital signs accurately.
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, wound care, testing, and treatments.
- Perform CLIA-waived lab tests accurately and timely, collect specimens, and prepare them for transport as needed.
- Perform lab quality control and equipment maintenance according to instructions.
- Administer medications, injections, and vaccines under provider supervision and in accordance with regulations.
- Conduct EKGs, point-of-care testing, and other diagnostic support duties.
- Draw blood for labs as ordered by provider.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
- Ensure exam rooms are properly stocked, cleaned, and prepared for patient care.
- Manage patient flow to support efficiency in a high-volume environment.
- Perform drug screens.
- Provide patient education, instructions, and follow-up guidance as directed by providers.
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and compliance standards.
Qualifications :
Medical Assistant certification or relevant clinical training required.Experience in urgent care, emergency, or other fast-paced healthcare settings preferred.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to remain calm under pressure.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on compassionate patient care.Team-focused and positive attitude!