Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

Job description

Overview POSITION SUMMARY: A medical assistant functions under the direction, guidance, and supervision of a licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or RN. A medical assistant assists in coordinating all aspects of the care received in the Urgent Care setting. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program. In lieu of a Medical Assistant course, recent completion of one year formal RN program. Experience: Urgent care experience preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Vitals, triage categories, medication administration, splinting, competency in lab and radiology orders, knowledge of medication rotation and record keeping. License/Certifications: Current BLS card from American Heart Association (AHA). Equipment: EKG machine, blood pressure machine, otoscope, oxygen tank, stethoscope, nebulizer, glucose meter, thermometer, pulse-oximeter, Omnicell medication dispensing cabinet, computer, copy machine, fax Machine, and scanner. Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job. PAY RANGE: $21.50 - $29.84 The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at th...