Medical Assistant (CMA / LPN / EMT)
Peachtree Immediate Care · Tifton, GA · 6 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Peachtree Immediate Care is a leading urgent care operator in Georgia. Our mission is to provide the perfect patient experience so patients can “Get in. Get out. Get better.” We have an opening for a Certified Medical Assistant to deliver high-quality healthcare services in a clinical setting, acting as a liaison between patients and medical providers.
About the role
This full-time position involves 3 × 12-hour shifts with a rotating weekend schedule. You must be willing to float between clinics. Our centers are open seven days a week, 8 am – 8 pm, providing walk-in care for injury, illness, minor emergencies, and family care.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with personnel and patients.
- Perform patient intake, accept and return patient calls, and assist providers in urgent care and occupational medicine.
- Conduct lab work, general x-rays, administer medications (PO, SQ, IM, intradermal, eye/ear drops, topical), and perform venipuncture.
- Prepare and maintain exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
- Document patient complaints, vital signs, current medications, and allergies accurately.
- Initiate patient care before provider examination according to standing orders.
- Assist in minor surgeries, wound care, and patient discharge, including reviewing written instructions.
- Schedule tests, treatments, and referrals; answer telephone calls per department standards.
- Perform routine equipment checks, stock supplies, and notify staff of ordering needs.
- Attend in-service and educational conferences, and quarterly staff meetings.
- Maintain current knowledge and skills; adhere to safety and infection control standards.
- Exhibit cooperation and a positive attitude toward other departments and physicians’ offices.
- Follow procedures for authorized medication administration, narcotic control, and radiographic image collection where applicable.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistant (certification preferred). LPNs, EMTs, Basic Machine Operators, and Radiologic Technologists must have applicable current State licensure.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Reliable transportation to commute to assigned regional offices.
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and in a high-paced facility.
- Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair when appropriate.
- Willingness to work all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Experience
Minimum of 1–2 years in an outpatient/clinic setting preferred.
Schedule
Full-time: 3 × 12-hour shifts with a rotating weekend schedule.
Working Conditions
- Clean, well-lit, heated, and air-conditioned clinic environment.
- Possible exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, and infectious diseases.