Per Diem Medical Assistant
Carbon Health
- Location
- Onsite (Simi Valley, California)
- Compensation
- $22 - $25/hr
- Employment
- Per Diem
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 3 days 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. The Medical Assistant role supports providers in a fast-paced urgent care setting by managing patient care, clinical procedures, and clinic operations.
Skills
Patient care
Vital signs
Phlebotomy
Injections
EKG
Specimen collection
Electronic medical record
Infection control
Clinical documentation
Patient scheduling
Medical history
Safety protocols
Vaccine administration
Professional communication
Inventory management
Full job details
About the role
- Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining
What you'll do
- Support providers with patient care, including rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints
- Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and supplies according to infection control and safety protocols
- Perform basic clinical procedures within scope of practice, such as EKGs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and injections as permitted
- Accurately document all patient encounters and clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Assist with scheduling, check-in, check-out, and other front-desk tasks as needed to ensure smooth clinic flow
- Provide clear instructions to patients regarding tests, procedures, and follow-up, reinforcing provider guidance
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies and ensure exam rooms are clean, organized, and adequately stocked
- Follow all clinic policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to patient safety, privacy, and compliance
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other team members to support coordinated, patient-centered care
- Adapt to varying schedules, locations, and patient volumes consistent with the per diem nature of the role
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or similar clinical support role, preferably in an urgent care, emergency, or ambulatory care setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in blood draws (phlebotomy), including safe venipuncture technique and specimen handling.
- Demonstrated proficiency in administering injections, including vaccines and medications, in accordance with provider orders and protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to perform and obtain quality EKGs, including proper lead placement and basic troubleshooting of equipment.
- Strong patient care skills, with the ability to interact compassionately and professionally with patients of all ages in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with medical records documentation (electronic or paper), with attention to accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
- Professional phone etiquette and clear verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, providers, and staff.
- Ability to work 10-hour shifts (7:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.) with a 30-minute lunch and to adapt to changing patient volumes and priorities
- Knowledge of basic infection control practices and standard precautions in a clinical environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinic for extended periods and to assist with occasional lifting or positioning of patients as needed.