Per Diem Medical Assistant

apartment Carbon Health location_onPasadena, CA, US

The Medical Assistant position is comfortable working in a fast paced, paperless environment. Daily tasks include taking vitals, rooming patients, cleaning rooms, assisting with procedures, etc. As an urgent care clinic, we see mostly lower acuity patients but we are a patient centric, modern company focused on providing patients with excellent medical care. We are looking for someone with availability and flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and some holidays.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Perform patient care by taking vitals, patient history and triaging
Assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations and wound care
Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, carry out ear lavages and run EKGs
Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing, monospot, rapid strep and influenza testing, rapid hiv testing
Manage the front desk and perform receptionist duties as needed
Complete training and become certified with the Department of Transportation to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests

ABOUT YOU

High school diploma or equivalent
Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in those locations(s) permitted by law for exemption with experience, diploma and/or national certification)
Current BLS certification, willingness to obtain DOT certification
1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
Phlebotomy experience preferred
Great communication skills

Home Clinic: 600 E Colorado Blvd Suite 120, Pasadena, CA 91101

Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $25.74

BENEFITS

Medical, dental & vision coverage, effective first day of employment
Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account option for health care & dependent care
Paid time off, paid sick leave
401k retirement savings plans with employer match
Life & Disability Insurance
DOT certification will be reimbursed where it is required for practice

*Some benefits dependent on specialty and employment status

We recognize that the key to success lies in valuing the minds, experiences and perspectives of people from all walks of life. Carbon Health is proud to value diversity and be an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Carbon Health is an E-Verify employer.

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