Medical Assistant - Urgent Care
Carbon Health
- Location
- Onsite (Los Angeles, California)
- Compensation
- $22 - $25/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
Carbon Health is a health technology company and modern healthcare provider simplifying access to care through its EHR platform and outpatient locations. This role supports the mission by delivering direct patient care and administrative support in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
Skills
Patient Intake
Vital Signs Monitoring
Phlebotomy
Point-of-care Testing
Medication Administration
EKG
Wound Care
Splinting
Suture Removal
Electronic Medical Records
Patient Registration
Insurance Verification
Infection Prevention
Inventory Management
Communication Skills
Multitasking
Full job details
What you'll do
- Welcome patients and provide a warm, professional experience from check-in through discharge.
- Room patients and obtain vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, medication reconciliation, and allergies.
- Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during procedures.
- Perform point-of-care testing including COVID-19, Influenza, Strep, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, glucose testing, and other CLIA-waived testing.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for processing and shipment.
- Administer medications, injections, and vaccinations as ordered by the provider and within scope of practice.
- Perform EKGs, wound care, splinting, suture removal, ear lavage, nebulizer treatments, and other clinical procedures as directed.
- Clean, disinfect, and stock exam rooms while maintaining infection prevention standards.
- Accurately document patient information and clinical tasks in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Administrative Duties
- Assist with patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and phone inquiries as needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation and complete assigned administrative tasks.
- Support inventory management by monitoring and restocking medical supplies.
- Assist with opening and closing clinic procedures.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Medical Assistant certification (or state-recognized equivalent)
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
Preferred
- Minimum of one year of experience in an urgent care, emergency department, or primary care setting.
- Experience with occupational medicine, workers' compensation, or pre-employment services.
Work Environment
- Fast-paced urgent care setting with scheduled and walk-in patients.
- May require weekends, evenings, and holiday shifts.
- Traveling to other locations as needed (Non-Negotiable)