Medical Assistant (CMA / LPN / EMT)
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 are seeking a caring, courteous, and efficient Certified Medical Assistant to deliver high-quality healthcare services in a clinical setting, ensuring consistent patient care and acting as a liaison between patients and medical providers.
About the role
This full-time position requires 3 × 12-hour shifts with a rotating weekend schedule. You must be willing to float between the Milledgeville, Perry, Warner Robins, and Bonaire clinics. Our centers are open seven days a week from 8 am – 8 pm, providing walk-in care for injury, illness, minor emergencies, and family care.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with personnel and patients.
- Assist the Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner in urgent-care and occupational-medicine settings.
- Perform patient intake, handle calls, conduct lab work, take general x-rays, administer medication, and assist in minor surgery.
- Demonstrate professional interpersonal and communication skills when greeting visitors, patients, and staff.
- Perform duties within your scope of practice and maintain all quality-control and compliance measures.
- Keep equipment clean and safe; prepare and maintain exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment; document patient complaints, vital signs, current medications, and allergies.
- Initiate patient care before the provider’s exam according to standing orders.
- Perform lab tests, administer medications (PO, SQ, IM, intradermal, eye/ear drops, topical) as ordered by a licensed provider.
- Perform venipuncture per policy and apply dressings as instructed.
- Follow proper procedures for occupational-health services and radiographic-image collection where applicable.
- Provide direct patient care as instructed by the provider; ensure proper consents are obtained and signed.
- Prepare supplies and equipment for treatments; assist in minor surgeries and exams.
- Perform wound care as instructed; assist with scheduling tests, treatments, and referrals.
- Reassure patients, answer questions, and exhibit cooperation with other departments and physicians’ offices.
- Follow procedures for authorized medication administration and narcotic control.
- Communicate questions about medical care through the chain of command.
- Review written discharge instructions with patients or responsible parties.
- Answer telephone calls per department standards, relay information as directed, and document accordingly.
- Complete routine equipment checks, stock supplies, and notify staff of ordering needs.
- Attend pertinent in-service and educational conferences and quarterly staff meetings.
- Keep knowledge and skills current; adhere to safety and infection-control standards.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistant (certification preferred).
- Licensed Practical Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, Basic Machine Operators, and Radiologic Technologists must be graduates of an accredited school with 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 with patients 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 or clinic setting preferred.
Schedule
Full-time: 3 × 12-hour shifts with a rotating weekend schedule.
Working Conditions
- Clean, well-lit, heated, and air-conditioned areas.
- Possible exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, and infectious diseases.
- Holiday and weekend work as necessary.