Four Winds Health - McDonough, GA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
McDonough, GA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Medical Assistant/EMT position at Piedmont Urgent Care involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The role includes assisting with examinations, performing triage, documenting patient histories, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The position emphasizes a commitment to compassionate care and offers opportunities for career growth within a supportive team environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patient(s) for and assist with examination and/or treatment
- Perform triage and obtain vital signs
- Obtain and accurately document patient history in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a timely manner
- Collect and maintain all patient and business documents while always maintaining confidentiality
- Collect routine laboratory specimens including phlebotomy, urinalysis and/or oral swabs
- Administer medications and non-intravenous injections (intramuscular, subcutaneous and/or intradermal)
- Start an IV, place a catheter and perform splinting when needed/directed
- Perform various clinical, aseptic and/or basic laboratory procedures
- Document within Electronic Medical Record (EMR) all medical interventions timely and accurately
- Train and assist with our Occupational Medicine service line utilizing our current EMR system, drug screening, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, respiratory fit, pulmonary function testing and/or abiding by the systems and/or protocols set forth by the company
- Understand and enforce standard health care regulatory requirements
- Responsible for quality assurance program for compliance with CLIA waived laboratory and patient result trackers
- Always ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance
- Perform office procedures including all general administrative duties; ability to operate all office medical equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Successful completion of a MA or EMT program from an accredited institution
- If EMT, must be licensed in the state of Georgia
- One year of relevant healthcare experience preferred; preferably urgent care or emergency department
- Proficient in venipuncture and injections
- Knowledge of clinical procedures, medical anatomy, and physiology
- Ability to travel to other Piedmont Urgent Care centers when needed
Nice-to-haves
- BLS Certification
- XRAY Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
