Medical Assistant or EMT

Patient Preparation

• Aid in preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and informed.

Triage & Vital Signs

• Perform triage and take vital signs accurately.

Documenting Patient History

• Obtain and document detailed patient history in the EMR system promptly.

Lab Specimens

• Collect routine laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and oral swabs.

Medication & Injections

• Administer medications and non-intravenous injections.
• Perform intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.

Clinical Procedures

• Start IVs.
• Place catheters.
• Perform splinting as necessary.

Clinical & Laboratory Procedures

• Perform basic clinical, aseptic, and laboratory procedures to support patient care.

Occupational Medicine

• Assist with Occupational Medicine services, including drug screening, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and pulmonary function testing.
• Adhere to company protocols.

Compliance

• Enforce and maintain healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

Administrative Duties

• Perform office procedures and general administrative tasks.
• Proficiently operate office medical equipment.

Quality Assurance

• Oversee compliance with quality assurance programs, CLIA waived laboratory requirements, and patient result trackers.

Travel Requirement

• Support staffing and operational needs by traveling to other Piedmont Urgent Care locations as required.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 1+ year of healthcare experience preferred (urgent care or ER a plus); willing to train outstanding new graduates.

Skills

• Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, and clinical procedures.

Technical Skills

• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software, EPIC preferred.

Flexibility

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Team Player

• A positive, proactive approach to patient care and collaboration.