Medical Assistant - Clime Rd

About the role

At Hometown Urgent Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services with a focus on patient care and well‑being. Our team is committed to delivering quality care in a supportive and dynamic environment that encourages professional growth and development. Join us in making a positive impact on healthcare delivery as we strive for excellence in patient service.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for taking patient history and obtaining vital signs
• Perform basic testing or screenings such as vision, audio, urine drug screens, breath alcohol, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing
• Perform necessary phlebotomy for collection of laboratory samples
• Accurately complete corresponding paperwork/computer work for lab tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples
• Perform subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and complete paperwork according to policy for each procedure
• Perform point‑of‑care testing such as strep, mono, glucose, influenza, urine pregnancy, urinalysis, and blood glucose levels
• Dispense and document medications and other treatment modalities
• Ensure sterile technique, instrument cleaning and sterilization, and proper use of the autoclave
• Schedule and coordinate necessary records for ancillary care for patients
• Assist providers with exams and testing (pelvic exams, eye irrigations, ear irrigations, I&D’s, splinting/ortho‑glass preparation)
• Perform occupational medicine testing such as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and DOT physicals
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information (HIPAA)
• Ensure equipment is in working order and report malfunctions to the manager
• Log laboratory procedures completed and process related paperwork using computer equipment as directed
• Handle patient callbacks, schedule physician and specialist referrals, manage pharmacy issues, and provide patient education
• Maintain examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and stock necessary medical supplies
• Perform duties to ensure good patient flow
• Registration duties: explain accepted insurances and out‑of‑network options, collect and record payments, and complete registration screens promptly
• Travel to care centers within the designated region
• Protect patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal information
• Clean and stock the site with other team members
• Train other team members
• Additional job responsibilities may be assigned

Requirements

• 1–2 years previous experience working in a physician practice or clinic setting (preferred)
• Basic computer skills, including use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Ability to function independently without close supervision and consistently exercise discretion and the highest level of clinical and professional judgment
• Ability to complete and maintain CPR certification

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance