Medical Assistant - MainStreet Family Urgent Care
Forest City, NC
About the Job
Medical Assistant – Forest City, NC
Are you looking for a fresh career opportunity? MainStreet Family Care is expanding, and we’re seeking energetic, fast, and friendly Medical Assistants to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering top-notch care to our patients. We provide a range of services including urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine. The ideal candidate will assist the on-site provider with patient intake, assessment, treatment, and discharge.
Responsibilities:
- Our Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Provider(s) in the care of patients to assure optimal delivery of medical care
- Triage patients promptly and in line with clinic procedures to ensure smooth workflow.
- Document vital signs, weight, and any updates to the patient’s medical history prior to each visit.
- Perform lab tests in compliance with clinical guidelines and medical provider instructions.
- Manage digital patient records and support the transition from paper records to electronic systems.
- Prepare examination rooms for patient appointments, ensuring cleanliness and readiness.
- Provide support in the front office, handling tasks like answering phone calls and welcoming patients.
- Administer prescribed medications under provider supervision.
- Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Position patients for x-rays following provider directives.
- Help monitor and manage medical inventory when needed.
Clinic Hours of Operation:
- MainStreet:
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- KidsStreet:
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m
Rotating Schedule:
Medical Assistants work on a rotating schedule, alternating between 4 days one week and 3 days the next, including every other weekend. This totals 7 workdays over a 14-day period.
Week 1 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
Shift A | On | On | Off | Off | On | On | On |
Shift B | Off | Off | On | On | Off | Off | Off |
Week 2 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
Shift A | Off | Off | On | On | Off | Off | Off |
Shift B | On | On | Off | Off | On | On | On |
Qualifications:
- Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Prior Medical Assisting experience or education is beneficial, but not required
Compensation and Benefits:
- Position begins at $14 / hr.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Supplemental insurance
- 401K
- Paid time off
MAINSTREET FAMILY CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Pre-employment background checks and drug screenings are required.