Medical Assistant Urgent Care

About the role

The role involves providing patient care services in a back office medical setting, focusing on specific patient needs. Essential functions include performing exams, procedures, and other direct patient care tasks under supervision, complying with infection control policies, and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs exams, procedures, and other direct patient care tasks under supervision.
• Complies with infection control policies.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Completes emergency equipment daily checklists and other assigned duties.
• Participates in education programs and attends meetings as required.
• Dispenses prescriptions and medications according to policy.
• Administers medications safely and adheres to safety protocols.
• Notifies the provider on duty of unusual patient occurrences and medication events.
• Notifies the Clinic Manager of patient or employee safety concerns.
• Treats patients and co-workers consistently with the NextCare Mission Statement, Vision, Values, and Performance Standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved or unapproved medical assistant training program.
• Certification from an accredited organization (if applicable).
• Experience as a medical assistant for one year or more after program completion (if applicable).
• Direct supervision by a physician, physician group, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner for a minimum of 2000 hours (if applicable).
• Completion of a United States Armed Forces medical services training program (if applicable).
• Eligible for hire based on EMS credentials (if applicable).

Qualifications

• Ability to perform moderate-complexity clinical testing across various disciplines.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in specimen and EMR processing.
• Ability to recognize and notify critical patient conditions.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills for clinical testing.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in patient care.
• Adherence to safety protocols and policies.

Benefits

Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs and clinical requirements.